Presents a strategy and accompanying methodology for establishing environmental education as a major force for implementing Agenda 21. Proposes the establishment of an Education 21 program and the designation of the educational community as a new Rio major group. Makes recommendations to appropriate component bodies. Contains 10 references. (JRH)

Deals with conflicts associated with the management, disposal, and storage of hazardous wastes from the perspective of interests expressed in the local community. Analyzes three case studies to demonstrate the changing roles and relative importance of local and nonlocal interests. Draws conclusions regarding the significance of the analysis for…

This paper examines how sustainable development can be defined and some of the contradictions involved with the concept. The policy implications of sustainable development are examined, with a particular emphasis on industry and employment. (LZ/Author)

Describes process of developing a national strategy for environmental education in Scotland. Results demonstrate the importance of adopting broad definitions of environment and education, spreading involvement in strategy production to all sectors and a range of individuals, dividing work to focus on main contexts in which learning takes place,…

Discusses the need for greening of academic establishments in order to encourage environmental responsibility in youths. Academic establishments find themselves committed to two elements of greening: (1) operational, that which is followed by any environmentally responsible company; and (2) curriculum greening, which is problematic with a changing…

Examines how some principles of environmental education have been taken up in environmental strategies and activities in Victoria, Australia. The focus is upon efforts of the government-funded Victorian Environmental Education Council to encourage development of environmental education in sectors and organizations outside the formal education…

Discusses the role of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) in the field of education. Evaluates the report from the Secretary General entitled "Promoting Education, Public Awareness, and Training." Outlines proposals for the development of an Education 21 program and for designation of the educational…

Describes environmental projects completed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students in Bangkok, Venice, and Guayaquil as part of a program studying the interaction of science or technology and society. The lessons provide a model for environmental education at other institutions. These interdisciplinary projects promote environmental awareness…

Highlights environmental problems confronting Botswana and describes the role of government, through National Conservation Strategy, in possible solutions. Also examines nongovernmental organizations which are involved in natural resource conservation and provide avenues for discussion of the environment and natural resources to increase public…