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The objective of this education as defined by UNESCO/UNEP Conference is to create awareness and give the "tools" to solve the environmental problems. The paper repeatedly stresses the complexity of the task of environmental education. But it does not formulate any strategy apart from seeking integration of environment education with the technical curriculum. This is because the implementation has to be tailored to each group individually. I recommend that each group identify and prioritise its list of environmental tasks. In the Third World countries, poverty should be priority number one. I suggest the following strategy to initiate the debate: Identify the environmental risks, which do economic damage. If these are tackled, not only must the environment be improved but also, it will bring economic benefits to the society, thus encouraging the solving of other environmental problems. Demonstrate the results in as many situations as possible. Examples - i) Complete combustion of fuels. ii) Optimal use of animal, human and agricultural wastes. iii) Recycling of waste and by-products. iv) Packaging and distribution of essential foods to counter adulteration of foodstuffs. v) Safety in work, home, and road-rail systems. vi) New forest and common land policies that will give a vested interest to the section of the community whose life is dependent on them. National campaigns against health hazards like smoking and chewing tobacco and similar products. vii) Rural Development Through Education System 162