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erdependence of Environment and Education
The ultimate aim of education is shaping the Atish Krishanu Lochana Koirala
human behaviour. Societies throughout the
world establish educational systems in order to and use. Everyone who practices eco-friendly
develop citizens who will behave in desirable living contributes to maintain the quality to
ways. Education enables individual to modify some extent. However we need to practice such
his environment according to his needs and living with more commitment and encourage
requirements. Hence, education does not teach others as well. The only effective way to do this
adaptation only, it also develops the capacities is infuse these aspects in the education?
to mould and modify the environment The present status of environmental education
according to the changing situations and in schools had its genesis in the National
circumstances. We, the humans are benefited Education Policy (NPE) 1986, in which,
from the environment in various forms, so ‘Protection of Environment is stated as the
environment too needs benefit from humans. common core around which the NCF (National
Curriculum Framework) would be woven. It
Since the progress of a nation, rests upon the emphasized the need to create awareness of
students and the youths to a great extent, environmental concerns by integrating it in the
environmental concerns in education is very educational process at all stages of education
important. Such concerns include protecting
human health, sensitivity towards pollution,
cleanliness, developing eco-friendly habits and
sustainability.
The link between environmental challenges
and human health is a major cause of public
concern. Lead poisoning from the pipes and
paints, air pollution, pesticides in water and
food supplies, increased threats of ozone
depletion and associated health issues are a
growing concern today especially affecting
children and future generation. If awareness
regarding environment and its degradation be
infused among the masses through the means
of education, it may enable individuals to assess
aggravated risks and mitigate such effects of
pollution on health.
Sustainability involves wise use of resources
so that it fulfills the needs of both the present
and future generations. Natural resources
have been depleting and degrading due to its
indiscriminate and injudicious exploitation
Octopus has three hearts
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The ultimate aim of education is shaping the Atish Krishanu Lochana Koirala
human behaviour. Societies throughout the
world establish educational systems in order to and use. Everyone who practices eco-friendly
develop citizens who will behave in desirable living contributes to maintain the quality to
ways. Education enables individual to modify some extent. However we need to practice such
his environment according to his needs and living with more commitment and encourage
requirements. Hence, education does not teach others as well. The only effective way to do this
adaptation only, it also develops the capacities is infuse these aspects in the education?
to mould and modify the environment The present status of environmental education
according to the changing situations and in schools had its genesis in the National
circumstances. We, the humans are benefited Education Policy (NPE) 1986, in which,
from the environment in various forms, so ‘Protection of Environment is stated as the
environment too needs benefit from humans. common core around which the NCF (National
Curriculum Framework) would be woven. It
Since the progress of a nation, rests upon the emphasized the need to create awareness of
students and the youths to a great extent, environmental concerns by integrating it in the
environmental concerns in education is very educational process at all stages of education
important. Such concerns include protecting
human health, sensitivity towards pollution,
cleanliness, developing eco-friendly habits and
sustainability.
The link between environmental challenges
and human health is a major cause of public
concern. Lead poisoning from the pipes and
paints, air pollution, pesticides in water and
food supplies, increased threats of ozone
depletion and associated health issues are a
growing concern today especially affecting
children and future generation. If awareness
regarding environment and its degradation be
infused among the masses through the means
of education, it may enable individuals to assess
aggravated risks and mitigate such effects of
pollution on health.
Sustainability involves wise use of resources
so that it fulfills the needs of both the present
and future generations. Natural resources
have been depleting and degrading due to its
indiscriminate and injudicious exploitation
Octopus has three hearts
23
