Environmental Concerns In The Present Scenario And Future Works Of Education

Abstract

In the present era, the biggest challenge for the human species is environmental problems. Due to urbanisation and modern lifestyle, industrial development and population growth, the exploitation of natural resources has increased very rapidly. As a result of this, problems like climate change, pollution, and lack of natural resources are arising. Education can work as a powerful tool to get rid of these problems. Education is the medium through which children can be provided with environmental awareness. Only through education can the concept of sustainable development of students be encouraged (UNESCO, 2017). Environmental literacy plays an important role in fulfilling this objective. Environmental education acts as a catalyst in achieving the goal of environmental conservation and sustainable development. It awakens a sense of awareness and responsibility among citizens. Due to this, they are encouraged to find solutions to environmental problems and accept behavioural changes. Along with a detailed discussion on various issues related to the environment, this paper explains the relevance of various organisations, committees and agreements working in the field of the environment at the global level.  In this paper, we will discuss the problems related to the current environment. Along with this, we will present possible solutions to those problems, which should be taught to the students at the school level. This paper also provides a detailed analysis of the role of environmental education in establishing harmony between environmental problems and sustainable development. Readers will get a deep understanding of individual and collective responsibility towards the challenges and problems related to the environment and the policy and behavioural changes required for environmental conservation from this paper, which will inspire them to take positive steps with responsibility awareness and responsibility.