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Education for Sustainability: A Pathway to Global Resilience

  • 1. Department of Science and Computer Education, Faculty of Education, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria
  • 2. Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria

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This work addresses the pressing challenges of today, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainability. Environmental degradation, social injustice, and economic instability are interrelated issues demanding immediate action. Sustainability offers a holistic approach to tackling these problems, ensuring that present needs are met without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Environmental sustainability is crucial for protecting ecosystems and natural resources. Social sustainability involves building inclusive societies where everyone can access essentials like education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Tackling social inequalities, fostering diversity and inclusion, and empowering marginalized groups are key to creating a fairer and more just world. Economic sustainability requires developing systems that are resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious. Achieving sustainability necessitates collective action on local, national, and global scales. Governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals all play vital roles in advancing sustainability goals through policy reforms, innovation, education, and advocacy. Ultimately, the call for sustainability is about more than just protecting the planet; it's about building a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient future for all. It is both a moral duty and a practical necessity in a world facing unprecedented challenges. The authors urge governments and other stakeholders to promote economic systems that are resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible. Furthermore, education should empower individuals to act as proactive agents of positive change in building a more sustainable and resilient society

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