Green Data Management and Digital Environmental Education: an Interdisciplinary Approach
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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v13i12.4338-4347.8395Keywords:
Green data management, Decision support systems, Digital environmental education, Biology and mycology, Sustainability, Environmental awarenessAbstract
This study addresses the growing need for integrated strategies that combine ecological sciences and digital technologies to advance environmental sustainability. The paper explores how biology- and mycology-based environmental data can be managed through information systems and conveyed to society via digital education tools, providing a holistic framework for sustainability. The methodology is based on a comprehensive analysis of green data parameters such as carbon footprint, energy consumption, biodiversity, soil and water quality, and waste management, and their integration into decision support systems that employ multi-criteria analysis and visualization technologies. Biology and mycology applications, including the use of fungi as bioindicators and in bioremediation processes, are highlighted as essential sources of reliable ecological data. In parallel, digital environmental education is examined through tools such as web-based learning, mobile applications, gamification, and virtual and augmented reality, which transform complex ecological concepts into accessible and engaging experiences. Results indicate that combining green data management with digital education enhances environmental awareness, supports decision-making, and fosters responsible behaviors at individual, societal, and institutional levels. The study concludes that this interdisciplinary integration not only strengthens scientific reliability and policy development but also broadens public participation in sustainability efforts. By bridging scientific data and societal engagement, the approach provides a strategic pathway to achieve sustainability goals, paving the way for innovation in education, governance, and environmental management.
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