Environment Insights students on Climate Change Mitigation
Dwi Atmanto

Engineering Faculty - Jakarta State University

Abstract

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to obtain an overview of the relationship between students environmental knowledge and perceptions about environmental awareness by means of student behavior about the use of cosmetic products such as bleach, straighteners and hair dyes that have the potential to pollute the environment resulting in global warming. It is expected that students will be able to realize the importance of protecting the environment and the surrounding environment. The research method used is the survey method, which explains systematically, factual, and accurate about the facts contained in the field. Data obtained through questionnaires and interviews. The sample of students in this study amounted to 100 from various study programs at the Jakarta State University, taken randomly. Data was collected using an instrument form in the form of question items and statements. Analysis and interpretation of data that shows (1) There is a positive relationship between students knowledge of the concept of ecosystems by means of student behavior about the Sustainable Society such as the use of environmentally friendly cosmetics (2) There is a positive relationship between perceptions of environmental awareness with the way students behave about climate change (3 ) There is a positive relationship between students knowledge and environmental conscious perceptions with the way students behave about the Sustainable Society. The findings of this study conclude that with an increase in student knowledge about ecosystems, the Locus of Control together with students perspectives on Sustainable Society and climate change can increase students understanding of the importance of protecting the environment.

Keywords: Environment Insights students, on Climate Change Mitigation, students environmental knowledge, perceptions on environmental awareness, behavior about the use of cosmetic products

Topic: Environmental Engineering