The Influence of Sustainability Education on Students Environmental Attitudes and Sustainable Actions

Abstract

Sustainability education plays a vital role in fostering awareness, attitudes, and behaviors that support sustainable development, particularly among university students. This study aims to examine how sustainability education influences environmental attitudes and promotes students’ engagement in sustainable actions. Using a Systematic Literature Review approach, focusing on sustainability education, attitude transformation, and sustainable practices in higher education. The findings indicate that sustainability education significantly enhances students’ critical awareness and strengthens pro-environmental values, leading to practical actions such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and participation in campus-based green initiatives. Furthermore, its effectiveness is shaped by curriculum design, participatory teaching methods, experiential learning, and social support from the academic environment. Thus, sustainability education functions not only as a means of increasing knowledge but also as a transformative tool to shape environmentally responsible behaviors. The study highlights the importance of integrating sustainability education into higher education curricula to prepare future generations for global sustainability challenges.