Challenges and Problems of Nature Conservation: A Case Study from Poland

Magdalena Kozera-Kowalska, Anna Jęczmyk, Magdalena Piekutowska, Jarosław Uglis () and Gniewko Niedbała ()
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Magdalena Kozera-Kowalska: Department of Law and Enterprise Management in Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Anna Jęczmyk: Department of Law and Enterprise Management in Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Magdalena Piekutowska: Department of Botany and Nature Protection, Institute of Biology, Pomeranian University in Słupsk, 22b Arciszewskiego St., 76-200 Słupsk, Poland
Jarosław Uglis: Department of Law and Enterprise Management in Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
Gniewko Niedbała: Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 50, 60-627 Poznań, Poland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: The article aims to show the attitudes and views of Polish residents on the problem of preserving the natural environment from the perspective of their place of residence. The need for research in this area stems from the insufficient number of available studies on this very important issue given the global environmental challenges we are facing. The research gap noted relates particularly to the aspects of engagement in environmental measures, knowledge levels, and motivations for conservation efforts by local citizens. Environmentally and socially responsible behavior is part of the concept of sustainable development. Empirical research covered a sample of 500 adult residents of Poland using the CAWI technique. The results showed that the vast majority of respondents noticed numerous problems in preserving the natural environment in their place of residence. According to respondents, the way to reduce these problems is to increase care for green areas, promote renewable energy sources, and strive to reduce waste. Moreover, the research results show that respondents take initiatives to segregate waste, save energy, and apply the zero-waste concept. The main reason for taking action to solve environmental problems is to preserve the environment for our children and future generations. The results of these studies showed that for men, pro-environmental activities are more important than for women. These findings are valuable for policymakers, local authorities, and fellow citizens.

Keywords: environmental awareness; local actions; social involvement; environmental degradation; community activity; environmental protection costs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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