Children And Sustainable Development: Ecologica... Today

The book (2017) explores the role of children as vital agents of change in achieving global sustainability goals. Based on a 2015 Pontifical Academy of Sciences workshop , the text outlines how education and child development must adapt to face modern challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality. Core Features of Ecological Education for Children

: Treat children as active participants and "agents of change" who can influence their families and communities. This includes involving them in decision-making and practical sustainability projects. Children and Sustainable Development: Ecologica...

: Prioritize direct interaction with the natural world. Exposure to nature in early childhood builds human-nature bonds and emotional well-being, which are essential for long-term sustainable behavior. The book (2017) explores the role of children

: Specifically focusing on quality education (SDG 4) and climate action (SDG 13). : Specifically focusing on quality education (SDG 4)

: Use real-world examples from both developed and developing countries (e.g., water quality testing in Ghana or disease prevention education in Peru) to show how children can solve local problems.

: Incorporating the spiritual and ethical call to care for our "common home" as outlined by Pope Francis.

The book connects educational practices to major global frameworks: