CHALLENGES AND APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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https://doi.org/10.34024/revbea.2024.v19.19120

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Environmental Education, Interdisciplinarity, Environment, Active Methodologies, Sustainability

Abstract

Environmental education is crucial for raising awareness and engaging society in sustainable practices, addressing the complexity and urgency of current environmental issues. This article explores the challenges faced by environmental education and proposes interdisciplinary methodologies to promote sustainable development. Emphasis is placed on involving students in practical experiences and real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Collaboration with the community and the use of digital technologies are highlighted as effective ways to make environmental education more accessible and engaging. The integration of these approaches can prepare future generations to tackle environmental challenges and build a more prosperous future.

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2024-09-18

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Vol. 19 No. 7 (2024): Anais do XVIII Encontro Paranaense de Educação Ambiental - EPEA 2024

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CORDEIRO, Adriana Rute; PINO GOMES, Rafaela. CHALLENGES AND APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Brazilian Journal of Environmental Education, [S. l.], v. 19, n. 7, p. 435–443, 2024. DOI: 10.34024/revbea.2024.v19.19120. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/revbea/article/view/19120. Acesso em: 13 dec. 2025.