There is increasing loss of biodiversity both globally and locally. Important determinants of this loss are mainly human induced. This study assessed level of knowledge and attitudes of A’ level biology students towards biodiversity conservation. This was a cross-sectional study carried out among A’level biology students in Wakiso District. A total of 326 participants from ten sampled schools in the district were selected using simple random sampling. Majority of respondents (94.98%) were found to have a positive attitude towards biodiversity conservation and there was a significant statistical relationship between Student’s biodiversity conservation knowledge level and their attitude towards biodiversity conservation.

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Source: School of Education, College of Education and External Studies (CEES)