Challenges of environmental education towards different generations of adults: strategies and social consequences

Abstract

In this article, the authors outline the problems faced by environmental education in relation to adults of different generational generations and discuss methods of developing social sensitivity. The authors emphasize the importance of legislation and the Sustainable Development Goals to ensure lifelong learning for all. Additionally, the results of a survey on the environmental awareness of the Polish population conducted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment along with the educational initiatives of the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection were cited.

Keywords

• environmental awareness
• environmental education
• social sensitivity
• chief inspectorate for environmental protection