What is the Perception of Students towards Environmental Sustainability?

Abstract

The article aims at contributing to the body of knowledge that exists in the area of sustainable development byexamining respondent’s knowledge, perception, behaviour and attitude towards sustainable environment amongstudents of Sunyani Polytechnic in the departments of Agriculture and Marketing. A sample of 259 respondentsselected using convenient sample method was used. Primary data was collected using self designedquestionnaire, administered during lectures. Respondents have excellent knowledge of environmentalsustainability, have positive attitude towards sustainable environment and are prepared to embark on behavioursthat will promote sustainable environment. Causal study must be done in future research using structuralmodeling.

Key Words: Sustainable Environment; Abuse of Environment; Greenhouse Effect; Ozone