Education In Sustainable Development

Role of Education in Sustainable Development

Education plays an important role for the sustainable development of the nation by providing skilled and technically sound generation. Education is the foundation for a country’s sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions . As the post 2015 goal setting process continues, education has increasingly been discussed as not only development goal in its own right, but also a key way of reaching other development goals. And for good reason, a country that provides free access to quality education for all its citizens is for more likely to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, lower child and maternal mortality and achieve social inclusion . As shown in surveys by the

It is also critical for achieving environmental and ethical awareness, values and attitudes, skills and behavior consistent with sustainable development and for effective public participation in decision making. To be effective, environment and development education should deal with the dynamics of both the physical/biological and socio-economic environment and human (which may include spiritual) development, should be integrated in old disciplines, and should employ formal and non-formal methods and effective means of communication . Research has shown that education can improve agricultural productivity, enhance the status of women, reduce population growth rates, enhance environmental protection, and generally raise the standard of living . Nine to twelve years of education is required for increased industrial productivity. This level of education also increases the probability of employment in a changing economy. An educated citizenry is vital to implementing informed and sustainable development. In fact a national sustainability plan can be enhanced or limited by the level of education attained by the nation

Development options, especially sustainable development options, develop as education increases. Education sustains the human values which contribute to individual and collective well-being. Education can enhance the effectiveness of each policy instrument by developing information engagement, agency and empowerment among all affected stakeholders. Further, education can build lasting change that is sustainable change, because it is owned by the learner and reaches hearts and minds. The education sustains the human values which contribute to individual and collective well-being. It forms the basis for lifelong learning and inspires confidence to face challenges. It provides the skills to individuals to become more self- reliant and aware of opportunities and rights. It also enhances the ability of individuals to manage health problems, improve nutrition and childcare, and plan for the future which is the beginning of sustainable future and essential for sustainable