In this article, the concept of action competence is presented and an attempt is made to locate it within the concept of general educational theory. The concept of action competence, it is argued, should occupy a central position in the theory of environmental education as many of the crucial educational problems concerning a political liberal…

States that a sharper profile of environmental education is needed. Argues that environmental education should focus on developing students' action competence. Includes a discussion on the MUVIN (Environmental Education in Nordic Countries) Project that has investigated the concept of action competence. (CMK)