Promoting Environmental Awareness of Youth through School Environmental Protection Clubs: A Case Study in Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia

Abstract

The ever increasing population and changing lifestyles are contributing a great role for tremendously increasing environmental problems worldwide. Voluntary school Eco-clubs are the best ways of teaching the young about the environmental issues. The purpose of this case study was to investigate the role of environmental protection club to develop students’ environmental awareness and sensitivity in Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia. The club has been undertaking many environmental protection activities including waste management, soil conservation, plantation, and campus landscaping. The students’ awareness problems, lack of motivation to participate, and financial shortage were the major challenges for the success of the club.

Keywords: Environmental Awareness, Educational Institutions, Environmental Protection Club, Environmental Sustainability, Youth