Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Environmental education, a necessary intervention

With great enthusiasm, we once again present volume 3, number 1, of 2018 of the Diversitas Journal, published by the State University of Alagoas (ISSN 25255215), with the theme Environmental Education: A Necessary Intervention. This edition highlights the urgency of integrating environmental education as an essential pillar for building a more conscious and sustainable society. The articles explore how education can be a powerful tool to promote changes in behavior and attitudes toward the environment.

The texts in this edition address innovative pedagogical practices, public policies, and community initiatives aimed at raising awareness about contemporary environmental challenges. Additionally, case studies are presented to illustrate how environmental education can be implemented in various contexts, from schools to rural communities, fostering positive and lasting impacts.

The publication also emphasizes the importance of forming critical and engaged citizens, capable of understanding the complexity of environmental issues and acting as agents of transformation. Interdisciplinarity is highlighted as a key element to integrate knowledge and propose effective solutions to environmental problems.

With a comprehensive and reflective approach, this edition of the Diversitas Journal invites readers to rethink the role of education in environmental preservation and the construction of a more balanced future. It is essential reading for educators, researchers, and all those committed to sustainability.