Environmental Education in the Anthropocene: Challenges and Solutions

Jorge Luis García Alcaraz · Ingrid Iovana Burgos Espinoza

Oct 2026 · CRC Press

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Environmental Education in the Anthropocene explores how education can address the environmental crisis by combining theory, pedagogy, and practice. Organized into four sections, the book progresses from context to action: the foundations of the Anthropocene and its educational implications, the roles of institutions and actors in environmental education, innovative methodologies like experiential learning and transformative pedagogies, and practical tools for implementation. With a global perspective and local adaptability, the book offers case studies, strategies, and a roadmap for fostering sustainability education, empowering readers to drive change for future generations.

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Explains environmental education within the urgency of the Anthropocene to inspire action.
Integrates global perspectives with locally adaptable solutions for diverse cultural and institutional contexts.
Presents innovative pedagogical strategies, including participatory and transformative learning, for practical application.
Offers real-life case studies and best practices to connect theory with actionable insights.
Connects policy with practice to influence decision-making and drive sustainable education initiatives.

This book is intended for both academic and professional audiences, including instructors, graduate students, researchers, health and environmental professionals involved in projects related to environmental science, environmental chemistry, ecology, environmental pollution, and remediation.

Environmental Education in the Anthropocene explores how education can address the environmental crisis by combining theory, pedagogy, and practice. Organized into four sections, the book progresses from context to action: the foundations of the Anthropocene and its educational implications, the ...

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About the author

Jorge Luis García Alcaraz is a professor at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He holds five PhD degrees in industrial engineering and related fields. A national researcher level three recognized by the Mexican National Council of Science and Technology, he specializes in lean manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies. He has authored and co-authored around 377 documents indexed in Scopus, including papers, conference papers, book chapters, and others. A founding member of the Mexican Society of Operation Research and a member of the Mexican Academy of Industrial Engineering, Dr García is also the author of several published books.

Ingrid Iovana Burgos Espinoza is an industrial engineer graduate from the National Technological Institute of Mexico. She holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering and a PhD in Advanced Engineering Sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, with an emphasis on sustainability. Her research focuses on the impact of the attitudes and behavioral intentions of engineering students and active engineers and has shared her findings in international conferences. She has authored and co-authored several articles on environmental education and attitudes.

Jorge Luis García Alcaraz is a professor at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He holds five PhD degrees in industrial engineering and related fields. A national researcher level three recognized by the Mexican National Council of Science and Technology, he specializes in lean manufac...

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