Author: Radha Rani Roy
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03090033
Abstract : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a transformative approach that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to address complex environmental, social, and economic challenges. This study explores the objectives, importance, and strategies for implementing ESD in the modern educational context. It emphasizes the multidimensional role of ESD in fostering cognitive development, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, behavioral change, and civic engagement among learners. The research highlights the significance of ESD in promoting environmental preservation, social equity, economic resilience, and global citizenship. Effective implementation strategies include curriculum integration across disciplines, active and experiential pedagogical approaches, teacher training and capacity building, and community and stakeholder engagement. Global and national initiatives, such as UNESCO’s Global Action Program on ESD, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (particularly Goal 4.7), and country-specific programs in Finland, Japan, and India, illustrate the worldwide recognition of education as a key driver for sustainable development.The findings underscore that ESD not only enhances learners’ understanding of sustainability but also empowers them to become proactive agents of change, capable of making informed, responsible decisions and contributing to sustainable societies. The study concludes that collaboration among educators, policymakers, and communities is essential to maximize the impact of ESD and cultivate a generation committed to creating a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.
Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Global Citizenship, Curriculum Integration, Pedagogy, Civic Engagement.
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