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Mochizuki, Yoko; Bryan, Audrey – Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 2015
Although the role of education in addressing the challenges of climate change is increasingly recognized, the education sector remains underutilized as a strategic resource to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Education stakeholders in many countries have yet to develop a coherent framework for climate change education (CCE). This article…
Descriptors: Climate, Sustainable Development, Educational Principles, Role of Education
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Bizerril, Marcelo Ximenes A.; Soares, Carla Cruz; Santos, Jean Pierre – Environmental Education Research, 2011
This article describes the environmental education (EE) program developed in the neighboring community of Serra da Canastra National Park based on a research project focused on the maned wolf conservation. The article assesses three tools used to foster the community's participation in discussing local issues: (1) communal production of a book…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Cultural Activities, Conservation (Environment), Community Involvement
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Disinger, John F. – Environmentalist, 1982
Studies focusing on educational techniques of causing behavioral changes, as well as those related to general effectiveness of the educational enterprise in this area are summarized. Studies focus on local environments, public environmental concern, environmental concerns/behaviors of young people, outdoor activity and environmental concerns, and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Oonyu, Joseph C. – International Journal of Environmental Education and Information, 1998
Argues that the greatest constraints to the effective implementation of environmental education in Uganda's elementary schools include the elitist nature of the education system, teacher preparation, materials development, and curricula with little relevance to local communities. Recommendations to solve these problems include strengthening…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Childhood Attitudes, Curriculum Problems, Educational Objectives