Abstract

Present paper aims at to discuss the role of education for addressing sustainability. Sustainable development has to hold a stability among social needs and environmental preservation while simultaneously advancing the economy. When we think of Sustainable development, education is an important area which can pave the way to achieve the desired goal of it. Therefore, education and research and innovation in this area can play an important role. SD isn’t a brand-new idea to the world. The United Nations decade for schooling (DESD, 2005-2014) has endorsed progressive tactics in schooling that allows you to make a contribution to the societal extrude in the direction of sustainability. Education especially Higher Education in India has undergone a significant change in the recent past. Many trends are emerging in the key areas of education and higher education. Present paper has shown the necessary ways for Sustainable Development and they are recognized through education. Education acts as a vital device of attaining Sustainable Development. Thus, quality education oriented towards the values and skills of sustainability should be promoted.

Keywords: sustainability, education, pedagogy, curriculum, textbook