LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Abstract

In the era of the 21st Century, the application of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Environmental Education (EE) field has brought forward new opportunities in?that it can further enhance education, promote sustainable behaviour, development and democratise natural information of environment on the earth. This literature review examines the opportunities AI presents for learning to develop a sustainable worldview for?individual based on Transformative Learning Theory’ (TLT) that emphasises critical reflection, experiential learning, and behavioural change. The article argues that in order to influence the learning significantly in regard to the environment, the individual ought to critically question his or her presuppositions, be exposed to alternative ways of thinking and take some form of action. This study examines?how sustainable minds can be elevated, and critical thinking and pro-environment behaviour may potentially be fostered by AI applications such as AL-system, AI-enabled waste management, climate modeling, smart urban planning guided with TLT. These tools provide on-the-spot environmental monitoring and data-informed decision-making, as well as learning to combine the abstract and concrete. The paper concludes that the use of AI in EE offers a powerful means to advance sustainable development by enabling individuals, communities, and the world to move towards doing and being in ways that are more environmentally sustainable.

DOI: https://doie.org/10.10318/SER.2026299327