Evaluation of environmental education effects on urban environmental justice (Case study: Amol city)

This study examines the role of urban environmental education in achieving environmental justice in the city of Amol. Environmental education, as a key tool, can raise public awareness and empower citizens to address challenges such as air pollution, the reduction of green spaces, and waste management. Enhancing citizens’ knowledge and participation in environmental issues leads to more informed decision-making and makes it possible to realize environmental justice, which means equal access for all people to a healthy environment.This applied research collected data through library and field methods. The statistical population included the residents of Amol (۲۷۱,۲۶۹ people), and sampling was conducted randomly using the Cochran formula with a sample size of ۳۸۴ individuals. Information was analyzed using questionnaires and statistical tests (Pearson correlation and stepwise regression) in SPSS software. The variable of environmental education was categorized into four main dimensions (socio-cultural, environmental, institutional, and economic) and ۳۶ indicators.The results showed that the relationship between these variables and environmental justice is significant and positive; in other words, the more attention is paid to these variables, the better the status of environmental education and environmental justice becomes. In the regression analysis, the socio-cultural dimension had the greatest impact, while the institutional dimension had the least effect in explaining changes. Altogether, the combination of these variables accounted for the entire variance of the dependent variable (environmental justice). These findings can serve as a scientific basis for urban planning, environmental education, and the development of policies aligned with sustainable development. Moreover, the model proposed in this study can be applied in other cities and help increase public participation in environmental protection and the promotion of environmental justice.

کلیدواژه ها:

Environment ، Urban environmental education ، Amol city ، Environmental Justice ، Pearson correlation