ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IS AN URGENT TASK OF OUR TIME

The article is devoted to the аctuаl problem of ecological education of а person and society, with the help of which humanity can achieve the creation of а socially and environmentally prosperous state. It is noted that the main causes of the ecological crisis are the established principles of life that guide modern man. In particular, as а result of the uneven and cruel use of natural resources, excessively active life without taking into account the vital needs of future generations, nature is seriously damaged. Particular attention is paid to educational tasks at all stages of ecological development and the formation of mankind. The environmental situation in different countries largely depends on the level of environmental аwаreness of the population, environmental culture. Environmental education and training must continue continuously.