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https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume05Issue09-16
The Social Importance Of Enhancing Environmental Literacy Among Citizens
Abstract
This article explores the vital role of environmental literacy in building sustainable societies, drawing on global case studies and insights from scholars like David W. Orr. It examines how environmental literacy empowers communities to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, while promoting equity and collective action. Using data from Pew Research Center and UNESCO, it highlights strategies to overcome barriers like misinformation through innovative education and partnerships.
Keywords
Environmental literacy, sustainability, social equity
References
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Maathai, W. The Green Belt Movement: Sharing the Approach and the Experience. Lantern Books, 2004.
Orr, D. W. (1992). Ecological Literacy: Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World. SUNY Press, 1992.
Pew Research Center. Public Understanding of Climate Change and Personal Actions, 2023.
UNESCO. Global Education Monitoring Report: Education for Sustainable Development, 2024.
World Association of News Publishers. Misinformation and Climate Change: A Global Perspective, 2024.
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