Current status of low-carbon education among undergraduates: a case study of Guangdong Province

Abstract Amidst global challenges such as climate change and environmental issues, China has set ambitious goals of achieving a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. In this context, low-carbon education becomes particularly crucial. This article employs literature reviews and field sur...

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Published inInternational journal of low carbon technologies Vol. 19; pp. 2086 - 2092
Main Author Junting, Zhang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford University Press 06.09.2024
Subjects
influencing factors
undergraduates
structural equation modeling
moral education in universities
low-carbon education
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Summary:Abstract Amidst global challenges such as climate change and environmental issues, China has set ambitious goals of achieving a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. In this context, low-carbon education becomes particularly crucial. This article employs literature reviews and field surveys to analyze the current status and challenges of low-carbon literacy among university students. The findings indicate that most students lack an adequate understanding of low-carbon concepts and practices and do not possess corresponding behavioral habits. By examining influencing factors, the study reveals the impact of societal, familial, and educational factors on low-carbon education among university students. The aim is to enhance their awareness and behaviors toward a low-carbon lifestyle, thereby fostering its widespread adoption and implementation. This research holds significant theoretical and practical implications for advancing low-carbon education among university students.
ISSN:1748-1325
1748-1325
DOI:10.1093/ijlct/ctae159