Evaluates formal environmental education in three countries in the South Pacific Region: Fiji (Melanesia); Kiribati (Micronesia); and Niue (Polynesia). Findings reveal that environmental education is at different stages of evolution in each of these countries and only Niue appears to deliver environmental education effectively when compared with…

Discusses two environmental management systems (EMS) for businesses, including the BS7750 developed in the UK, and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, from the European Commission. Reviews the benefits of installing an EMS and the pressures of environmental compliance. (LZ)

Examines management implications of a previously developed model of environmental control, reviewing the model and discussing its role in an integrated environmental strategy. Implications of the model for education and training (with special reference to technologists and professionals) and appropriate types of environmental education for such…

Defines environmentalism both as a concept and an activity. As a concept, it encompasses not only environmental conservation but also social, economic, and political issues. As an activity, it focuses on a coordinated, networking, holistic issue approach to environmental problems. Implications of environmentalism (based on the definitions…

Describes the development and testing of an environmental education curriculum model. The model, successfully used with secondary students (ages 14-16), is structured around a set of five key questions which are amplified to fit the topic and circumstances in which they are applied. (Author/JN)

Describes the coevolution of environmental concerns with civil rights that has found overlap in the environmental justice movement. Discusses implications for decision making and protecting both environmental quality and civil rights. (LZ)

Examined different ways in which 10 company executives understand and apply environmental responsibility in their managerial roles. Four conceptions of environmental responsibility emerged from the data: an internal proactive undertaking by the company; a reactive response to external community pressures; a negotiated responsibility based on…

Investigates the use of environmental education teaching kits in Hong Kong schools. Conducts a systematical survey to obtain feedback from teachers on the use of these kits. (Author/YDS)

Examines various definitions for environmental education (EE) which have been promulgated in the recent past and discusses promising research-based approaches toward resolution of the definitional problem. The relationship of EE to conservation education and a mediating definition ("person-environment relationship education") are among…

Proposed is an interdisciplinary participatory approach to environmental problem solving. A study was designed to test the methodology for intervention education. The research suggests that the intervention process used was more effective than other intervention methods discussed. (DC)

Human concern for the quality and protection of the natural environment forms the basis of successful environmental conservation activities. Considers environmental concern research and proposes a model that incorporates the multiple dimensions of research through which environmental concern may be evaluated. (MDH)

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)

This paper aims to do two main things: first, to provide an introduction to ecophilosophy by presenting a spectrum of positions that have been developed to characterize the relationship between humans and their environment; second, to examine the variety of ways in which scientific work impacts upon human thought in regard to each of these…

Explores different management models for developing interdisciplinary activities and the decisions that facilitate successful establishment and maintenance of environmental education courses and programs in universities. (MDH)

Describes a 13-week, third-year course in Environmental Planning and Management consisting of a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshop/laboratory sessions and field-based projects. Student objectives include awareness of the need for and complexities of environmental concerns; critiques of work done by environmental agencies and consultants; and…