Publications

Environmental education is rooted in the belief that humans can live compatibly with nature and act equitably towards each other. Reorienting education as a whole towards sustainability involves the various levels of formal, non-formal, and informal education at all levels of society. At the global level, UNEP, in collaboration with UNESCO, was...

Since Mongolia was opened up to the world in 1990, a number of books on contemporary Mongolia have been published for Western readers, focusing mainly on its history, politics, economy, and social issues. There is, however, still only a limited range of scientific books relating to traditional agriculture and environmental protection in Mongolia...

This handbook aims to be a road map for anyone working with a community to achieve environmental change, including environmental educators and managers, local government officers, and community development officers. It is especially designed for the many people with science backgrounds now involved in community projects to conserve species...

This article assesses the theoretical “strengths” of the new ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (ATHP), which was initially created to prevent, monitor, and mitigate land and forest fires, and eventually, transboundary haze pollution in the Southeast Asian region. Using Pamela Chasek’s “Strength Index,” the author graded the contents...

This paper on nature-based tourism in protected areas of Japan highlights the policy and institutional arrangements of Japan’s unique park administrative system, and presents an overview of park tourism in the country. Common trends and challenges to park tourism that emerge from the overview include a focus on guiding aspect of ecotourism; the...

Education and training are crucial elements in the implementation of international sustainability frameworks and specific sustainable development (SD) policies. In this article we look at several eLearning models and examine two case studies where eLearning for education for sustainability (EFS) has been applied to a variety of audiences. With the...

The corporate sector in Japan is playing an increasingly active role in environmental education and the capacity building of their employees and communities. This paper examines the current situation and the trends of corporate activities, their intentions, social implications, the problems they face and possible solutions, along with some...

This paper considers the potential of ecotourism as a form of environmental education for sustainability. It reviews current concepts of education for sustainability and research on the educational impact of ecotourism, and points to a gap between the aspirations of education for sustainability and the outcomes of current ecotourism programs. The...

While the existence, status, and roles of non-government organisations (NGOs) in the Asia-Pacific region vary considerably, there is a global trend in which they are influencing the agenda, accountability, and governance towards sustainable development. NGOs are increasingly influential and have greater responsibilities in ensuring that...

Environmental education by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is increasingly important in developing countries. This paper focuses on PPLH-Seloliman, an NGO environmental education centre in Indonesia, which shows us a good practice example of NGO environmental education. What is notable about this center is not only its contribution to the...