Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIV
Written by Mihai Dan CARMIHAI, Nicoleta RADU, Zina PARASCHIV, Francisca BLANQUEZ CANO, Oksana MULESA, Adrián SILVA, Razvan TEODORESCU
The attitudes of students toward the European Green Deal were assessed through a survey involving master's and doctoral students from four European universities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), University of Porto (Portugal), University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Romania), and Uzhhorod University (Ukraine). Results revealed strong overall support among students for actions promoting environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Significant variations were observed across countries, with students from Spain, Portugal, and Romania demonstrating particularly high agreement regarding the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection. While respondents generally recognized the long-term benefits of the Green Deal, concerns regarding implementation costs were notably higher among students from Romania and Ukraine. Additionally, a vast majority expressed interest in tools to monitor personal carbon footprints, highlighting growing awareness of individual environmental responsibilities. These findings suggest a positive attitude among European university students toward environmental sustainability initiatives, though addressing concerns about economic implications could enhance broader support.
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