Educational Pathways Towards Sustainability: Student Literacy in Environmental Studies

Abstract

In this paper, the authors investigate the environmental literacy among students at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Serbia. The reason for this research lies in the fact that the way to a more responsible and sustainable world of today and tomorrow is based on environmentally literate and educated experts and decision-makers who could face the growing environmental problems of nowadays. This research emphasizes the need to include extensive environmental education within Bachelor of Science programs with the goal of increasing students' understanding, accountability, and active involvement in environmental sustainability. The findings enriched the discussion on environmental education and education for sustainable development by providing valuable information for educators and policymakers looking to improve the status of environmental literacy at higher education institutions.