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Environmental Education - INI
Environmental education refers to educational activities aimed at acquiring knowledge about environmental conservation, deepening interest and understanding of environmental issues, and fostering environmentally conscious behavior and decision-making abilities. It has developed based on the three pillars proposed by British educator Arthur Lucas in 1972: 'education about the environment,' 'education in the environment,' and 'education for the environment.' In 2003, Japan enacted the 'Act on the Promotion of Environmental Conservation Activities through Environmental Education,' and in 2024, the basic policy was revised to address climate change crises by supporting and promoting both individual awareness and behavioral changes and organizational and socio-economic system transformations. It is implemented in various settings including schools, communities, and businesses, and is closely related to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
[item.education-about-environment]
code=01
slug=education-about-environment
name=Education About the Environment
description=A cognitive approach to environmental education that deepens knowledge and understanding of environmental issues.
category=Lucas's Three Categories
[item.education-in-environment]
code=02
slug=education-in-environment
name=Education In the Environment
description=A practical approach to environmental education that involves learning through direct experience in natural environments.
category=Lucas's Three Categories
[item.education-for-environment]
code=03
slug=education-for-environment
name=Education For the Environment
description=An action-oriented environmental education that fosters the ability to act and sense of responsibility for solving environmental problems.
category=Lucas's Three Categories
[item.school-based-education]
code=04
slug=school-based-education
name=School-Based Environmental Education
description=Systematic environmental education implemented in elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
category=Implementation Location
[item.community-based-education]
code=05
slug=community-based-education
name=Community-Based Environmental Education
description=Lifelong environmental learning activities conducted in local communities.
category=Implementation Location
[item.corporate-environmental-education]
code=06
slug=corporate-environmental-education
name=Corporate Environmental Education
description=Environmental education conducted by companies for employees and stakeholders.
category=Implementation Location
[item.esd-education]
code=07
slug=esd-education
name=Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
description=A comprehensive educational approach toward realizing a sustainable society.
category=Related Concepts
[item.climate-change-education]
code=08
slug=climate-change-education
name=Climate Change Education
description=Environmental education aimed at addressing climate change issues.
category=Related Concepts
[item.biodiversity-education]
code=09
slug=biodiversity-education
name=Biodiversity Education
description=Environmental education aimed at conserving biodiversity and its sustainable use.
category=Related Concepts
[item.waste-reduction-education]
code=10
slug=waste-reduction-education
name=3R and Circular Society Education
description=Environmental education that promotes waste reduction and resource circulation.
category=Related Concepts