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Integrating Green ELT Practices and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching: Addressing Climate Anxiety and Promoting Social Responsibility

Kashmi Mondal*, Sheeba Khalid**

* Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Techno International New Town, Kolkata, India.

** Amity University Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Periodicity:April - June'2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.15.2.21460

Abstract

This research explores the role of Green English Language Teaching (ELT) in addressing pressing global environmental issues and climate change within the classroom. It investigates how incorporating environmental topics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into ELT curriculum can equip learners with the skills necessary to engage with critical global challenges. The study further delves into the psychological impacts of climate anxiety among learners and how Green ELT can act as a tool for social responsibility, fostering an awareness of sustainable development, preserving natural habitats, and promoting global education for a more equitable future. Through the examination of initiatives like ELT Footprint, Renewable English, and Green Action ELT, the paper aims to propose effective pedagogical strategies for integrating green issues into ELT and building a more sustainable, climate-conscious generation.

Keywords

Green ELT, Climate Education, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Pedagogy, Climate Anxiety.

How to Cite this Article?

Mondal, K., and Khalid, S. (2025). Integrating Green ELT Practices and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching: Addressing Climate Anxiety and Promoting Social Responsibility. i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching, 15(2), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.15.2.21460

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Integrating Green ELT Practices and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching: Addressing Climate Anxiety and Promoting Social Responsibility

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