The Role of Green Education and its Contribution to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The aim of this research article was to explain the importance of sustainable development goals (SDGs), it is becoming a cornerstone of everyday activities and decision-making. This study explores the possibility of how green education can contribute to the SDGs.

Methodology: The research method used in this study was literature review, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) as a guideline to achieve the research questions (RQs). This research study revealed based on recent studies that green education has many ways to contribute to achieving the SDGs. Based on results/ findings of previous research papers looking into the connection of green education and sustainability.

Findings: The present research study examined the key role of green education which was the creation of a cultural shift and behavioural change in society, which is achieved by raising awareness about climate change on a larger scale.

Conclusion: The study concluded that green education has the potential to become more effective to attain SDGs. But, to make this happen could be difficult with the huge environmental and climatic changes that are predicted over the next few years. In this context, the study highlighted the obstacles to the effects of education and offers a set of lessons and implications for further research in this area.