Agriculture in much of Uganda is struggling, especially in Soroti District. Many of the issues are linked to the poor soils that are present in this region. Farmers in Soroti District will need to adopt various soil conservation techniques and practices to improve their soils over time and increase production.

This paper draws on Deborah Britzman's conceptualisation of 'difficult knowledge' and Michael Rothberg's figure of 'the implicated subject' to advance a Social Ecology of Responsibility Framework (SERF) in relation to the climate crisis.This framework demonstrates the impossibility of disarticulating individual, private actions that contribute to…

Students determine the iron mass in dietary supplements using four colorimetric assays. These colorimetric assays were selective for Fe[superscript 3+]. It was complexed by thiocyanide, salicylate, gallic acid, and Fe(CN)[subscript 6][superscript 4-], forming blood-red, red, violet, and blue complexes, respectively. The [lambda][subscript max] of…

The Higher Education sector has a critical role to play in shaping our global response to "wicked problems" and nowhere is this more evident than in university research, teaching, and public engagement on sustainability that seeks to tackle the increasingly perilous environmental situation. However, despite this critical civic mission,…

For young people, schools are platforms for learning and strengthening competencies about nature preservation; despite being faced with the same learning opportunities, learning outcomes are very heterogeneous. We were interested in environmental knowledge gains and retention after participation in a student-centred learning programme, and in…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the determinants influencing green mindfulness among university students in Malaysia within the context of the Malaysia 2030 Agenda, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 17 attainment. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a quantitative approach with a sample of 203 young adults. It explores…

Purpose/Objectives: Explore principal, foodservice staff, and parent perceptions of implementing reusable serviceware in elementary school lunch settings. Methods: Cross-sectional qualitative study conducted May-June 2024 in one California school district which recently transitioned to reusable serviceware. School staff (n=19) participated in…

This paper puts forward that primary science education can provide a crucial opportunity to establish a foundational understanding that develops planetary-consciousness -- defined by Kingsley (2015) as an understanding of our interconnectivity and interdependence that allows us to consciously connect, collaborate and care about the future. Through…

This study examined Grade 12 English language textbooks in Thailand in the context of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), highlighting the potential of English language education to contribute to the development of a sustainable future by enhancing students' language skills and equipping them with knowledge on sustainability. The research…

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the role of green human resource management on environmental performance at Islamic universities, with the mediating effect of green cultural festivals and the moderating role of individual green values. Design/methodology/approach: The research employed random sampling techniques by selecting a sample of 192…

This study seeks to explore, through practical means, the holistic impact of the science curriculum (SC) in heightening awareness about pollution-related issues. In addition, it aims to assess its role in motivating a particular behavior among higher education students in Saudi Arabia specifically, the actions they take to mitigate pollution. The…

Teaching controversial issues is particularly challenging in today's world of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. This article explores how critical thinking can be embedded in such discussions using the street smarts critical thinking model. The study focuses on the contentious use of the poison 1080 as a case study, systematically…

The integration of environmental education (EE) into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) coursebooks is common. This article aims to bridge gaps in understanding the representation of environmental themes by employing ecolinguistics and EE frameworks for (1) identifying environmental themes within EFL coursebooks for primary school students in…

Background/purpose: Higher education sustainability is one of the primary influences on researchers, teachers, and policymakers due to its impact on environmental governance, institutional management, and student participation. The objective of this research is to understand the development processes of sustainability initiatives, including…

The study presented here analysed practices of non-formal adult education for sustainable development (AESD) in Slovenia. It employed mixed methods and an explanatory sequential research design. The study also examined and compared the "instrumental" and "emancipatory" approaches to education for sustainable development: the…