Ecological education and sustainable development

The development of the educational system, curriculum and pedagogical practice that would be sustainable in three segments of sustainable development stand out as special challenges for professionals dealing with upbringing and education. It is about social development, economic development and environmental protection. These three "pillars" of sustainable development must, by definition, participate equally and cohesively in practice, otherwise they are doomed to failure. Education for sustainable development is very specific primarily in its purpose and essence, and accordingly it is conceptualized in a similar way as education for peace, education for democracy, civic education. According to this definition of sustainable education, this practically means that it must be based on values such as democracy, solidarity, tolerance, equality and justice. Considering that pre-school upbringing and education represent the first stage of the educational system of a society, it is rightly expected that the first steps for lifelong learning will be taken at that level. Accordingly, it is necessary to design curricula that will ensure the intellectual and social development of children.