The Idea of Sustainable Development in the Area of Environmental Protection at the Lower and High School Level

Abstract

Sustainable development of society largely depends on the implementation of the concept of education towards respect and protection of the natural environment. The keyword ‘think globally – act locally’ is increasingly reflected in educational activities and educational schools that through the implementation of sustainable development, spread students’ knowledge about nature conservation among students. The analysis of the data relating to the implementation of sustainable development in the area of environmental protection in the junior high school and high schools has submitted the information that increases pro-environment awareness in Polish schools, and the involvement of teachers and students in activities for the benefit of nature are becoming larger and more diverse.