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<p>The objective of this paper is to propose effective methods to implement sustainable development principles among young people, both in schools and universities. The authors of this article recognize the significant potential among young individuals whose actions and choices have a substantial impact on the environment. By analyzing the knowledge and behaviors of young people towards sustainable development and environmental protection, based on surveys conducted among pupils and students from the south-eastern region of Poland, this paper identifies gaps that require improvement and proposes actions aimed at raising pro-ecological awareness among the youth. The analysis revealed that only 25% of the respondents have heard about the “Agenda for Sustainable Development – 2030”, 20% were familiar with the goals of sustainable development, and few have participated in initiatives for sustainable development. However, 58% of respondents claimed to engage in activities for environmental protection in their daily lives. The article also presents the degree of compliance with the assumptions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on both global and local scales. Furthermore, the paper analyzes two aspects of students’ awareness of sustainable development: their knowledge of goals and documents, and their pro-ecological behavior in daily life. Based on the findings, this paper proposes ways to introduce sustainable development principles in selected areas of school and university functioning to enhance ecological awareness and shape pro-ecological attitudes among young people. Concrete actions to facilitate implementation are also suggested.</p>
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The objective of this paper is to propose effective methods to implement sustainable development principles among young people, both in schools and universities. The authors of this article recognize the significant potential among young individuals whose actions and choices have a substantial impact on the environment. By analyzing the knowledge and behaviors of young people towards sustainable development and environmental protection, based on surveys conducted among pupils and students from the south-eastern region of Poland, this paper identifies gaps that require improvement and proposes actions aimed at raising pro-ecological awareness among the youth. The analysis revealed that only 25% of the respondents have heard about the “Agenda for Sustainable Development – 2030”, 20% were familiar with the goals of sustainable development, and few have participated in initiatives for sustainable development. However, 58% of respondents claimed to engage in activities for environmental protection in their daily lives. The article also presents the degree of compliance with the assumptions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on both global and local scales. Furthermore, the paper analyzes two aspects of students’ awareness of sustainable development: their knowledge of goals and documents, and their pro-ecological behavior in daily life. Based on the findings, this paper proposes ways to introduce sustainable development principles in selected areas of school and university functioning to enhance ecological awareness and shape pro-ecological attitudes among young people. Concrete actions to facilitate implementation are also suggested.

Analysis of the Survey Results on the Pro-Ecological Awareness of Young People in the Aspect of Sustainable Development

Management Systems in Production Engineering

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The objective of this paper is to propose effective methods to implement sustainable development principles among young people, both in schools and...

Analysis of the Survey Results on the Pro-Ecological Awareness of Young People in the Aspect of Sustainable Development

Pubblicato online: 01 ago 2023

Pagine: 312 - 321

Ricevuto: 01 mar 2023

Accettato: 01 lug 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2023-0035

Parole chiave
sustainable development, environmental protection, environmental awareness, education, survey

© 2023 Agnieszka Czajkowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Analysis of the Survey Results on the Pro-Ecological Awareness of Young People in the Aspect of Sustainable Development

Pubblicato online: 01 ago 2023

Pagine: 312 - 321

Ricevuto: 01 mar 2023

Accettato: 01 lug 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2023-0035

Parole chiavesustainable development, environmental protection, environmental awareness, education, survey

© 2023 Agnieszka Czajkowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
sustainable development, environmental protection, environmental awareness, education, survey