Introduction

Environmental Awareness is crucial for fostering a sustainable future and involves understanding the importance of protecting our natural resources and ecosystems. The need for environmental awareness stems from the growing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Media plays a pivotal role in disseminating information and raising public consciousness about environmental issues. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are instrumental in advocating for environmental protection, mobilizing resources, and influencing policy changes. Public participation in environmental movements empowers communities to demand action and drive change at the grassroots level.

Collectively, these efforts are essential for building a more informed and proactive society committed to environmental stewardship.

Objectives

After going through this unit you will be able to:

1. know about environmental awareness;

2. understand role of media and NGOs in environmental awareness;

3. describe role of government and educational institutes.