In an era marked by the escalating impacts of human activities on our global ecosystem, the Philippines faces pressing environmental concerns, including deforestation, marine resource depletion, land and water quality degradation, and urban pollution. To combat these challenges, environmental education has emerged as a vital tool. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design. A survey questionnaire was used to assess the environmental literacy of Senior High School students, which includes environmental attitude, behavior, and knowledge. A total of 385 students participated in the study. The findings indicate that the overall environmental attitude of the students is remarkably positive, with a rating of "Very Good." Furthermore, their environmental behavior is assessed as "Good." However, a notable concern emerges as the students exhibit a low level of environmental knowledge. Importantly, our research reveals no significant differences in environmental literacy between genders or between grade 11 and grade 12 students. However, significant variations in environmental literacy are observed among different academic strands. As a result of this study, it is recommended that future research delve deeper into the various factors influencing environmental literacy. Furthermore, it advocates for implementing a school-based environmental intervention plan to enhance students' environmental knowledge, aligning it with their favorable environmental attitudes and behaviors. This endeavor is pivotal in nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who can actively contribute to mitigating the environmental challenges that confront the Philippines and the world at large.

Authors:
Denver Cho-oy, De La Salle University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr Denver Cho-oy is a School Teacher/Instructor at De La Salle University in Philippines

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