Enhancing Environmental Communication through Education: Strategies for Promoting Sustainability

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10.2991/978-2-38476-331-3_5How to use a DOI?

Keywords

environmental communication; sustainability; education; environmental education; participatory teaching; behavioral change

Abstract

Environmental communication is an essential tool in advancing global sustainability, yet it remains underutilized within educational systems. This paper delves into strategies to enhance environmental communication through education, underscoring its potential to shape attitudes, inspire behavioral changes, and promote sustainable practices. The research emphasizes the transformative power of curriculum design, which incorporates environmental topics across disciplines, ensuring students acquire a holistic understanding of sustainability. By employing participatory teaching methods such as project-based learning, debates, and simulations, educators can actively engage students, fostering critical and systems thinking skills needed to navigate and address multifaceted environmental issues. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of partnerships between educational institutions and environmental organizations in creating real-world learning opportunities. Programs such as internships, community-based initiatives, and joint campaigns not only develop students’ practical skills but also deepen their understanding of environmental stewardship. The paper argues that developing communication skills is paramount, enabling students to articulate environmental challenges and advocate for solutions effectively. Additionally, the research explores the integration of digital tools like e-learning platforms and virtual simulations to expand the reach and impact of environmental education. Ultimately, the paper calls for a comprehensive approach to embedding environmental communication within education, preparing future generations to lead in sustainability efforts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Isma Rosila Ismail
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/20
TI  - Enhancing Environmental Communication through Education: Strategies for Promoting Sustainability
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology and Social Science (ICoETS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 44
EP  - 61
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-331-3_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-331-3_5
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