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The coming of age of environmental education and its newtracks for the 21st century *.
ABSTRACT
This paper first reviews some major steps in the development of environmental education, mainly in the light of the major UN conferences (Belgrade, Tbilisi, Moscow, Rio, leading to the forthcoming Rio+10 in South Africa). It then highlights the contribution of the University of Salford to the environmental movement from way back in 1969. The paper analyses the way in which environmental education can contribute to conflict resolution and peace, arguing that a derelict environment In which to live, the absence of caring for that environment and pressure on scarce or diminishing natural resources are major potential sources of conflict. The paper reviews the basic causes of conflict and the principles and practice of conflict prevention and resolution. If one wishes to eliminate a major potential cause of conflict and hence help achieve peace, the line of action to follow is, in a nutshell, to "learn about the environment and teach others". The absence of education (basic, artistic, scientific and environmental) is, after all, the earliest warning of oncoming conflict, while the destruction of the environment and the resource base of people's livelihood is a sure indicator of oncoming strife and conflict. Some guidelines for environmental education appropriate to the 21st century are proposed. 1. Glossary Education: In c...See the full content of this document
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