Environmental Education in the Anthropocene

Challenges and Solutions

AvJorge Luis García-Alcaraz,Ingrid Iovana Burgos Espinoza

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Environmental Education in the Anthropocene explores how education can address the environmental crisis by combining theory, pedagogy, and practice. Organized into four sections, the book progresses from context to action: the foundations of the Anthropocene and its educational implications, the roles of institutions and actors in environmental education, innovative methodologies like experiential learning and transformative pedagogies, and practical tools for implementation. With a global perspective and local adaptability, the book offers case studies, strategies, and a roadmap for fostering sustainability education, empowering readers to drive change for future generations. FeaturesExplains environmental education within the urgency of the Anthropocene to inspire action.Integrates global perspectives with locally adaptable solutions for diverse cultural and institutional contexts.Presents innovative pedagogical strategies, including participatory and transformative learning, for practical application.Offers real-life case studies and best practices to connect theory with actionable insights.Connects policy with practice to influence decision-making and drive sustainable education initiatives.This book is intended for both academic and professional audiences, including instructors, graduate students, researchers, health and environmental professionals involved in projects related to environmental science, environmental chemistry, ecology, environmental pollution and remediation.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-06
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:264
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041315520

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Jorge Luis García Alcaraz is a professor at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He holds three Ph.D. degrees in industrial engineering and related fields. A National Researcher level 3 recognized by the Mexican National Council of Science and Technology, he specializes in lean manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies. He has authored and co-authored around 190 indexed publications and over 150 conference papers. A founding member of the Mexican Society of Operation Research and a member of the Mexican Academy of Industrial Engineering, Dr. García is also the author of several published books.Ingrid Iovana Burgos Espinoza is an Industrial Engineer graduated from the National Technological Institute of Mexico. She holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering and is pursuing a Doctorate at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico in Advanced Engineering Sciences with an emphasis on Sustainability. Her research focuses on the impact of the attitudes and behavioral intentions of engineering students and active engineers and has shared her findings in international conferences. She has authored and co-authored several articles on environmental education and attitudes.

Innehållsförteckning

Section I: Foundations of the Environmental Crisis and Education. 1. The Planet in Crisis: Diagnosis and Urgency. 2. Fundamentals of Environmental Education. 3. Environmental Education as a Strategic Response. Section II: Actors and Ecosystem of Environmental Education. 4. Formal Educational Institutions. 5. Civil Society Actors. 6. Institutional Framework and Public Policies. Section III: Methodologies and Pedagogical Strategies. 7. Innovative Methodological Approaches. 8. Curriculum Design and Contextualized Content. 9. Evaluation and Impact of Educational Programs. Section IV: Implementation and Future of Environmental Education. 10. Effective Implementation Strategies. 11. Success Stories and Global Best Practices. 12. Current Challenges and Future Perspectives.