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Jaba Singh, J.
Assistant Professor, Bethlahem College of Education, Karungal, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a comprehensive educational approach that prepares learners to respond effectively to pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Integrated within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESD emphasises holistic learning, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and participatory pedagogies. Schools play a vital role in promoting sustainability because they shape students during their formative years and influence lifelong behaviours. This article explores the importance of implementing Education for Sustainable Development in school education, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved.
Keywords
sustainable development, transformative learning, challenges, opportunities, and SDGs.
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To cite this article
Jaba Singh, J. (2026). Education for Sustainable Development in Schools: Challenges and Opportunities. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 8(2), 23-36.