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Environmental education and awareness

Sham Sani

No environmental programme, however good, can be completely successful without public support, and such support can only be expected from citizens who are aware of environmental problems and who are committed to doing something about them. An effective education programme is therefore an essential part of Malaysia's long-term environmental management. Its primary objective is to enhance public awareness and commitment through the dissemination of environmental information, training seminars and educational campaigns and activities.

  • Information in the full article includes
  • Formal environmental education
  • The DOE education programme
  • The role of NGOs
  • Continued awareness and public support
Poster

The DOE has been at the forefront of dissemination of environmental information in the form of brochures, posters, books and videos with the aim of educating the public, policy makers and the private sector.