Characteristics of environmental knowledge, environmental responsibility and pro environmental behavior among primary and secondary school students in Serbia

Abstract

This study analyzed trends in the environmental knowledge, responsibility and behaviour of primary and secondary school students in Serbia. It was found that the majority of students showed responsible environmental attitudes, but did not display sufficient environmental knowledge and pro-environmental behaviour in all tested situations. The obtained results can help to identify social changes con- cerning environmental protection in Serbia that can be anticipated, as well as future directions for formal and informal education regarding the development of environ- mental awareness and pro-environmental habits among young people in Serbia.