ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS: THE ROAD TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5I82025N14Keywords:
ecological awareness, environmental education, sustainable development, environmental problems, environmental literacy.Abstract
This article examines the causes and consequences of environmental problems and their manifestations in both local and global contexts. It emphasizes the vital role of environmental education in fostering ecological awareness and literacy. The study discusses how environmental education helps individuals adopt ecocentric values, promote positive behavioral changes, and make informed decisions to address environmental crises.
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