The Research Debate “Nuorten ympäristövastuullinen käyttäytyminen: ympäristökerhojen mahdollisuudet ja rajat” by Anssi Huoponen has been published in Versus

2026-03-08

The Versus Research Debate by Anssi Huoponen is based on his Fennia Research Paper How eco-clubs foster pro-environmental behavior in a school context: a case from Finland (2024).

Environmental problems require changes to deeply rooted behavior patterns. This goal challenges the busy everyday life of schools. Young people need not only environmental knowledge but also opportunities for action. The article examines the potential of an eco-club operating outside regular lessons in one upper secondary school to promote environmentally responsible behavior among young people.

The Research Debate includes the commentaries Ympäristökasvatus on koko koulun asia by Anna Muotka and Monika Salmivalli, and Lukioiden arkeen on varattava paikka vaikuttamiselle by Niina Mykrä.