INCREASE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR THROUGH EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

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Аннотация

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050 is among the European Union’s highest strategic priorities, with public engagement and environmental education serving as fundamental components of this effort. This paper examines the significance of combining education, technological innovation, and behavioural methodologies to foster environmentally responsible behaviour within the university setting. At the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, a project was carried out in collaboration with industrial partners, aiming to enhance environmental awareness and promote behavioural change among students and staff. A central element of the project involved the administration of a questionnaire-based survey designed to assess environmental habits, attitudes, and the willingness of participants to engage in sustainability-oriented initiatives. The findings indicate a high level of environmental awareness and a strong willingness to support sustainable practices, particularly in the areas of energy and water conservation, waste management, and the adoption of renewable energy sources. The project underscores the vital role of integrating innovative technologies with educational strategies as effective tools in advancing climate neutrality within the academic environment. The main results of questionnaire are discussed in the paper.