A Systematic Review of Education as a Pathway to Achieving Sustainable Development
Amit Das
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Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India.
Tarini Halder
Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Sustainable Development is a common term in different academic fields across the globe. The concept of sustainability has deep historical roots, reflected in various ancient civilizations that recognized the Significance of living in balance with the environment. These early practices and philosophies laid the groundwork for modern sustainability principles, emphasizing balance, conservation, and environmental respect. Sustainable Development is a Holistic approach to fostering human progress by preserving the planet's ecosystems and resources for the next generations. Economic Sustainability, Social Sustainability, and environmental Sustainability are three interrelated elements. Sustainable development aims to fulfill present demands without sacrificing the ability of the next generations to meet their own by striking a balance between these three aspects. People who are involved in sustainable development are more equipped to tackle difficult global issues like social injustice, environmental change, and the decline of the ecosystem. The paper focuses on the conceptual foundation of sustainable development. This study also explores the relevance of sustainable development (SD) in fostering a sustainable future and focuses on the role of education in resilient progress. The study is qualitative in nature.
Keywords: Sustainable development, sustainability, social inequality, climate change, economic growth