ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN BALOCHISTAN: EXPLORING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM

Abstract

This research investigates students’ awareness and attitudes toward environmental issues and activism in Balochistan with a particular focus on climate change. The research employs a Quantitative method, utilizing a structured questionnaire administered to 100 respondents selected from various academic fields, selected through purposive sampling at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences, Quetta. This research assesses university students' awareness of environmental issues, their evaluation of the government's policies, and opportunities and challenges to environmental activism. Findings reveal that most university students are well aware of the challenges to environmental issues, particularly climate change.  However, many students express their concerns about the government's capacity to cope with these problems, and the capacity of modern rules and regulations to deal with these issues properly. A key challenge identified during the research was the lack of funds with environmental organizations to deal with environmental issues. Overall, the outcomes combine both optimism and doubts among the students, which shows the students ‘complex attitude toward environmental issues. The study emphasizes the importance of education, collaboration, and advocacy in addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainability in the region.