Environmental sustainability education teaches principles and practices aimed at preserving the environment and promoting sustainable development.
It raises awareness, fosters understanding, and empowers individuals to take action towards a more sustainable future.
Climate change leads to rising temperatures, sea level rise, extreme weather events, and impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Reduce energy use, support renewable energy, adopt sustainable transportation, reduce waste, and advocate for climate policies.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It is crucial for ecosystem stability, human well-being, and providing resources and services.
Protect habitats, enforce conservation laws, reduce pollution, and support sustainable practices that do not harm wildlife.
Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals, improves soil health, enhances biodiversity, and reduces environmental impact.
Permaculture designs agricultural systems that mimic natural ecosystems, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability.
Solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy are the main types of renewable energy sources.
Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions, decreases air pollution, and minimizes dependence on fossil fuels.
Efficient irrigation, rainwater harvesting, fixing leaks, using water-saving fixtures, and reusing greywater.
Water pollution harms aquatic life, disrupts ecosystems, contaminates drinking water, and can lead to health issues in humans and wildlife.
The circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and continually using resources through recycling, reusing, and refurbishing.
Practice recycling, composting, avoiding single-use plastics, and buying products with minimal packaging.
Green buildings are designed to be energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible throughout their life cycle.
Urban green spaces provide recreational areas, improve air quality, reduce heat islands, and support urban biodiversity.
The Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and various international agreements like the Paris Agreement.
Participate in community clean-ups, join environmental organizations, support green policies, and advocate for change through voting and activism.
Improve insulation, use energy-efficient appliances, install LED lighting, and implement smart home technologies.