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This research investigates how education influences environmental literacy and behaviours among urban adolescents in Addis Ababa.

Education for Environmental Literacy: Insights into Adolescent Behaviour in Urban Ethiopia and the Developing World

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Cross-sectional survey assesses urban adolescents' environmental literacy and behaviours, highlighting education's role in fostering sustainability.

This research investigates how education influences environmental literacy and behaviours among urban adolescents in Addis Ababa.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey with 403 secondary school students using structured questionnaires.
Assessed knowledge of global and local environmental issues, attitudes towards nature, and self-reported behaviours.
Identified gaps between environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students.
Students showed moderate awareness of global environmental issues like climate change.
Limited understanding of local ecological solutions was noted.
A significant gap was found between students' environmental concerns and their actual pro-environmental behaviours.

Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey assesses urban adolescents' environmental literacy and behaviours, highlighting education's role in fostering sustainability.