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Sustainable Education Initiatives and Environmental Awareness

by James Smith 1,*
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PIE  2023 5(1):40; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.pie.20230622
Received: 22 April 2023 / Accepted: 26 May 2023 / Published Online: 22 June 2023
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The present paper explores the significance of sustainable education initiatives in fostering environmental awareness among students. It examines how integrating environmental education into the curriculum can lead to a more environmentally conscious society. The study delves into various strategies employed by educational institutions to promote sustainability, such as incorporating eco-friendly practices, developing curriculum content focused on environmental issues, and encouraging community involvement. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the impact of these initiatives on students' understanding and perception of environmental challenges. It concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of educators and policymakers in fostering a culture of sustainability through educational practices.

Keywords: Sustainable Education Initiatives; Environmental Awareness; Curriculum Integration; Eco-friendly Practices; Community Involvement.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Smith, J. (2023). Sustainable Education Initiatives and Environmental Awareness. Perspectives in Innovative Education, 5(1), 40. doi:10.69610/j.pie.20230622
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Smith, J. Sustainable Education Initiatives and Environmental Awareness. Perspectives in Innovative Education, 2023, 5, 40. doi:10.69610/j.pie.20230622
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Smith J. Sustainable Education Initiatives and Environmental Awareness. Perspectives in Innovative Education; 2023, 5(1):40. doi:10.69610/j.pie.20230622
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