The Impact of Human Capital on Environmental Awareness in Developed Countries

Abstract

Environmental sustainability has become important worldwide. To fully realize its importance, the impact of human capital should not be overlooked. This concept encompasses critical indicators such as education, cultural development, competence, skills, and health investments. Therefore, it becomes necessary to investigate the role of human capital in the development of environmental awareness. The sense of responsibility towards future generations underlines the necessity of instilling environmental awareness at an early age. Developed countries provide instructive examples in this regard. The aim of the study is to examine education and environmental awareness in the Nordic and Baltic countries. By comparing environmental policies, public attitudes, and the role of environmental education in these regions, it investigates how human capital promotes sustainability and awareness of environmental protection.