| 總結: | The study explores the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Bangladeshi students at
tertiary level, with a specific emphasis on informal learning. A mixed-methods approach,
including a quantitative survey (N=307) and an FGD, was used to examine students’ overall
sustainability knowledge level and factors that could predict their involvement. Results
indicate that the students have fair general knowledge and high motivation, but they lack
in-depth understanding and important technical and local details. One of the biggest obstacles
to working is the absence of institutional frameworks and elementary campus infrastructure
like solid waste separation systems. Importantly, involvement in environmental clubs is
significantly related to higher amounts of specialized knowledge and structural barrier
awareness, but also with the repeated use of complex sustainable practices according to
statistical analysis. Thus, high-impact informal learning spaces that successfully fill the gap
between knowledge and practice are important.
Basic awareness-raising campaigns and informal approaches are not adequate according to
the research findings. University managements are required to adopt the full
‘Whole-Institution Approach’, which includes institutionalising Education for Sustainable
Development (ESD), providing adequate infrastructure and encouraging student-led
initiatives. With these steps, student energy can be harnessed into unified, meaningful
involvement in sustainability efforts from all over the tertiary sector
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