Formation of environmental competence in students when studying organic chemistry at school

Abstract

The article highlights the possibilities of developing students’ environmental competence during the study of organic chemistry in secondary education institutions. Emphasis is placed on integrating the principles of Green Chemistry, analysing the atom economy of chemical processes, and applying contextual tasks related to the environmental consequences of military operations in Ukraine. The role of chemical knowledge in ecosystem restoration and the implementation of sustainable development goals is substantiated. Environmental protection is particularly important at the current historical stage due to the growing severity of ecological problems. The main cause of environmental disasters is unconscious human behaviour. Modern generations often forget the need to achieve harmony with nature, being driven instead by a distorted system of values focused on increasing consumption, conquering nature and exploiting resources without reflection.

Keywords: ecological competence; organic chemistry; Green chemistry; atom economy; military ecology.