Pro-environmental Behaviour for Sustainable Development: A Path to a Greener Future

According to the United Nations, sustainable development is revenue meeting current needs with no compromises. Upcoming generations capable of meeting their needs require a shift in human behaviour toward sustainability. Pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) refers to the actions a group of people take to reduce their negative environmental impact. Such as conserving energy, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable consumption. This behaviour is essential for mitigating ecological challenges, such as micro climate change and resource reduction, and there is also a loss of biodiversity. PEB is pivotal in accomplishing the SDGs (sustainable development objectives). This paper explores the concept of PEB, its psychological and sociological underpinnings, Practices of PEB, the title role of PEB in fostering sustainability, Challenges and Barricades to PEB, and Psychological Motivations and Social Norms in shaping PEB. The researcher thoroughly reviewed previous education policy reports, committee reports, various journals, and related literature, all suitable for this study. The Results highlight the value of education, social norms, and structural incentives in nurturing pro-environmental actions, ultimately helping to create a fair and sustainable future.

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Shanlax International Journal of Arts Science and Humanities
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v12i4.8606
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Environmental Education and Sustainability
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Pro-environmental Behaviour for Sustainable Development: A Path to a Greener Future

Basanti Mahanta, Bijan Sarkar
Shanlax International Journal of Arts Science and Humanities
Environmental Education and Sustainability
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Pro-environmental Behaviour for Sustainable Development: A Path to a Greener Future

Basanti Mahanta, Bijan Sarkar
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Abstract

According to the United Nations, sustainable development is revenue meeting current needs with no compromises. Upcoming generations capable of meeting their needs require a shift in human behaviour toward sustainability. Pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) refers to the actions a group of people take to reduce their negative environmental impact. Such as conserving energy, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable consumption. This behaviour is essential for mitigating ecological challenges, such as micro climate change and resource reduction, and there is also a loss of biodiversity. PEB is pivotal in accomplishing the SDGs (sustainable development objectives). This paper explores the concept of PEB, its psychological and sociological underpinnings, Practices of PEB, the title role of PEB in fostering sustainability, Challenges and Barricades to PEB, and Psychological Motivations and Social Norms in shaping PEB. The researcher thoroughly reviewed previous education policy reports, committee reports, various journals, and related literature, all suitable for this study. The Results highlight the value of education, social norms, and structural incentives in nurturing pro-environmental actions, ultimately helping to create a fair and sustainable future.

Shanlax International Journal of Arts Science and HumanitiesVol. 12(4)
University of Kalyani (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 80%
Environmental Education and Sustainability
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