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Exploring Imperatives in Generation Z’s Approach to the Future of the Environment

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  • Piotr Daniluk

    (Faculty of Security Sciences, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces, Piotra Czajkowskiego 109 Str., 51-147 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Radoslaw Wisniewski

    (School of Business, VIZJA University, Okopowa 59 Str., 01-043 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Aneta Nowakowska-Krystman

    (School of Social Sciences, VIZJA University, Okopowa 59 Str., 01-043 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Tomasz Kownacki

    (School of Social Sciences, VIZJA University, Okopowa 59 Str., 01-043 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Dawid Wiśniewski

    (School of Business, VIZJA University, Okopowa 59 Str., 01-043 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

Environmental protection is one of the key challenges facing mankind today. Finding out what young people, referred to as Generation Z, think about this issue is extremely important, as they will be the first to experience the negative effects of environmental degradation. Research has shown that Generation Z has the greatest hope for solutions from the technological sphere. Thus, the economic and political spheres should support the development of technology in this area. The social sphere is rated lowest, which may reflect young people’s personal withdrawal and the delegation of responsibility for the environment’s future to engineers, entrepreneurs, and politicians. It is equally important to learn what constitutes an environmental imperative for Generation Z. It is based on new energy sources, energy producers, and the state’s pursuit of a policy of international cooperation in this area, supported by national legislative activity toward entrepreneurs and citizens. Research has demonstrated the need to raise awareness among young people, with a focus on individuals treated as subjects in their interaction with modern technology.

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  • Piotr Daniluk & Radoslaw Wisniewski & Aneta Nowakowska-Krystman & Tomasz Kownacki & Dawid Wiśniewski, 2025. "Exploring Imperatives in Generation Z’s Approach to the Future of the Environment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(15), pages 1-31, August.
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