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@article{206174,
        author = {SURESH AYYAPPAN KUNNATH and Dr. MINIKUMARI D},
        title = {From Social Intelligence to Environmental Stewardship: Rethinking Secondary Education for Sustainability},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {283-290},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206174},
        abstract = {Growing environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss highlight the need to prepare students for a more sustainable future. Education should therefore focus not only on environmental knowledge but also on developing the skills, values, and attitudes that encourage responsible action. Social intelligence, including empathy, communication, cooperation, and ethical behaviour, can play an important role in promoting environmental responsibility.
This thematic paper explores the link between social intelligence and environmental stewardship among secondary school students. It explains how schools can promote these qualities through curriculum, teaching, student activities, and community engagement. The paper concludes that developing social intelligence can strengthen environmental stewardship and help shape responsible, environmentally conscious citizens.},
        keywords = {Social Intelligence, Environmental Stewardship, Secondary Education, Sustainability, Education for Sustainable Development, Environmental Citizenship},
        month = {July},
        }