e-Resources for Environmental Education and Attainment of Sustainable Responsible Consumption and Production

Abstract

Objective: In order to cultivate responsible people who will contribute to a sustainable future and green economy, the objective of this study is to examine how e-resources of environmental education (EE) might support the achievement of sustainable consumption and production under SDG 12.

Theoretical Framework: This topic is based on theory of transfer of learning suggested by E.L. Thorndike and theories of adragogy through whichhuman beings use learning of one situation in another situation.

Method: The methodology adopted is qualitative research methodology. Comprehensive review of literature on contents of online platforms of EE was employed as tool for gathering data and analysis of the same have been done.

Results and Discussion: The results revealed that:role of e-resources ofenvironmental education in promoting SDG 12 is significant, it impacts attitude pattern by creating awareness and challenges posed by limited knowledge on available resources is one of the barrriers in achieving SDG 12. 

Research Implications: The study will lead to necessary value formation, knowledge distributionrequired for realization of SDG 12. It has an inter-disciplinary implication.

Originality/Value: This study analyzes e-resources specially available for environmental education and tries to link the same with SDG 12 which has not been studied as per reviews collected.