Environmental Behaviour Definition
This behavior involves adopting attitudes and behaviours aiming to minimise any adverse effects on natural environment.
Sustainable Development Definition
Ensuring that this generation meets its needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; taking into account three main dimensions: economic, social and environmental.
Introduction
In order to deal with environmental challenges and develop practical solutions for a sustainable world, some international organisations have actively committed to launching relevant projects, as is the case with the United Nations (UN). On January 1st 2016, the UN officially launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to held attain the 2030 Agenda. These 17 SDGs are to be adopted by every country, and are the following: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-Being; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy,...
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do Paço, A., Laurett, R. (2019). Environmental Behaviour and Sustainable Development. In: Leal Filho, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11352-0_14
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