The Dominican Republic has taken steps to develop and implement a comprehensive plan (called Plan Sierra) for national natural resources management. The plan (which includes an environmental education component) demonstrates a commitment to Stockholm Recommendation 96 in a way that could become a model for other Latin American nations. (JN)

Provided is a definition of "appropriate technology." Describes some of the less apparent adverse effects of such technology on society and the environment. Stresses the need for environmental impact assessment of small-scale projects and the advantages and disadvantages of such practices. (CW)

Summarizes research information reported on the topic of environmental studies at the college level, profiling historical and theoretical developments, discussing the problem of discipline-oriented versus interdisciplinary-oriented program development. Studies selected were chosen as representative and reflective of the variety of current…

The present state of aquatic education curriculum development efforts, the need for a comprehensive conceptual scheme for aquatic studies, and the subsequent development and use of the COAST Conceptual Scheme for Aquatic Studies are discussed. An outline of the scheme is included in an appendix. (BC)

Examines problems of science and technology (S/T) education in Mexico, indicating that a proposed project will create a pilot, experimental center designed to systematically improve the teaching of S/T at all educational levels. Discusses project objectives, financial aspects, and role of environmental education. (JN)