The Importance Of Sustainable Education

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INTRODUCTION
Education plays well in any aspects of business, society and community. Without education, we are ignorant. People can educate themselves through reading and research but a more formal education is always an edge. However, topics are taught and tackled, level by level and not all at once. Just like how and when sex education is done, a question arise on when should students be taught on environmental sustainability. While some groups suggest that it should be touched in higher education, others think that it should start as early as possible.

We have always said that education and awareness is top priority in sustainability. So, when do we begin? Who are we going to educate? Should it start with primary schools? In today’s advancements
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Rights and responsibilities ¬- understanding the importance of universal rights and recognizing that our actions may have implications for current and future generations
5. Equity and justice ¬- being aware of the underlying causes of injustice and recognizing that for any development to be sustainable it must benefit people in an equitable way
6. Uncertainty and precaution - understanding that our actions may have unforeseen consequences and encouraging a cautious approach to the welfare of our planet.

According to Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network, environmental education can be formal, non-formal, or informal. Formal environmental education is accompanying with the formal education system and happens in a school context. Non-formal environmental education are educational activities and programs performed outside the formal school system and is usually provided by community organizations. Informal environmental education typically includes learning about the environment through media, personal reading, everyday experience and interactions with other people without using an organized structure.

This paper shall focus on formal environmental education as it is to be integrated in primary
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After watching on TV the catastrophe of the recent earthquake in Haiti, Charlie Simpson said, “I want to make some money to buy food, water and tents for everyone in Haiti.” Charlie cycled five miles around a park near his home to raise funds for UNICEF’s earthquake appeal. He was able to raise more than £210,000 – far more than his expectation of raising £500. Charlie’s story provides an example of what can be achieved and what more can be achieved if emphasis is being taken on education for sustainable development in early

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