The Role of the Third Sector in Promoting Environmental Education

Abstract

The obligation to promote Environmental Education at all levels of education finds legal support in the Federal Constitution of 1988, however it was seen that the Stockholm Conference in 1972 emerged as a revolution of concepts and principles, placing the Environment at greater risk. prominence, in relation to society. The principle of sustainable development stands out, which consists of harmony between economic and social development, respecting above all a healthy environment. Environmental degradation, driven mainly by cultural and consumerist behavior, begins to present catastrophic levels previously unknown, or even ignored, that require collective consciousness directed through education, in order to be inhibited. In this sense, the research presents environmental education as an important tool in the implementation of an environmental policy that must be directed at all levels of education. The development of environmental education will form citizens aware of their role in society, preserving the environment for present and future generations. The article's methodology is based on documentary analysis and literature review, investigating the legislation and application of Environmental Education within the third sector. A qualitative approach is also used to examine how education can influence behavior and promote sustainability, aiming to form citizens who are aware and responsible for the environment