Basic education and sustainability: an exploratory analysis of training for sustainable transport habits
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Basic education. Sustainable development. Transport habits. Traffic education. Environmental education.Abstract
Through an exploratory literature review, this article discusses the need to promote sustainable transport habits in schools, given the increasing environmental degradation and high carbon emissions from the transport sector. While there are several strategies to promote sustainable transport, the effectiveness of these interventions depends on behavioral changes. The discussions are based on the searches conducted, including a bibliometric analysis and a narrative analysis. The searches introduce the concepts of ‘education on sustainable transport’ and ‘education and sustainable development – ESD’ within the Brazilian context. Regarding the theme, the bibliometric analysis highlights: suitable journals for the publication of future studies; the multidisciplinary nature of the subject; and the scarcity of studies. The narrative analysis suggests three hypotheses for future studies: the relationship between the scarcity of studies and the lower need for child awareness in developed countries; the positive impact of a solid foundation of environmental awareness in the school curriculum; and the inadequacy of current educational practices in Brazilian schools. However, the article provides insights into how educational practices can promote sustainable transport habits from childhood.
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