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Despite the existence of pedagogy as a separate science, its direct impact on environmental education is still superficial and can most often be recognized only in the definition of some global educational goals and activities the pedagogical aspects of which are insufficiently developed. A comprehensive theory of environmental education has not yet been created, because the educational fields in which it is realized are diverse and often not integrated.

Sustainable development is a concept that integrates environmental, social and economic considerations for a balanced and sustainable progress of society. Traditional development paradigms have focused exclusively on economic growth, often at the expense of environmental degradation and increasing social inequality. These consequences were considered inevitable and acceptable costs of economic prosperity, leading to serious global problems, such as climate change, massive loss of biodiversity, increased air and water pollution, and deep social inequality.

Contemporary challenges are forcing the limits of the old paradigm, forcing humanity to understand that economic development alone cannot ensure a sustainable future. That is why the new paradigm of sustainability integrates economic, social and environmental aspects as equally important.

Delving into scientific analysis and applying an ecological approach, [8] interprets environmental education as a precursor to education for sustainable development, and its organization and realization as a specific ecological-pedagogical process. Through this in-depth integral and broad-spectrum analysis, the author establishes a basic environmental law of the educational process that is based on a specific model of environmental education. It very thoroughly and perspicaciously creates a system of scientific facts, generalizations, conclusions, and hypotheses and charts the path along which environmental education for sustainable development should be developed.

Preschool, as the first form of institutional education for children, has the main role in laying the foundations for sustainable development and developing environmental awareness among the youngest. Bearing in mind the importance of forming healthy habits from an early age, we conducted a survey among educators in preschool institutions.

The research includes an analysis the role of educators, parents and the community, who are key actors in supporting the educational process for sustainable development and jointly contribute to its successful application, is analyzed.

The conclusions of this research confirm that education for sustainable development in the preschool period is of great importance for the formation of future sustainable citizens. Raising aware and responsible children, who understand and care for their environment and community, is the basis for creating a more sustainable and responsible future.

Despite the existence of pedagogy as a separate science, its direct impact on environmental education is still superficial and can most often be recognized only in the definition of some global educational goals and activities the pedagogical aspects of which are insufficiently developed. A comprehensive theory of environmental education has not yet been created, because the educational fields in which it is realized are diverse and often not integrated.

Sustainable development is a concept that integrates environmental, social and economic considerations for a balanced and sustainable progress of society. Traditional development paradigms have focused exclusively on economic growth, often at the expense of environmental degradation and increasing social inequality. These consequences were considered inevitable and acceptable costs of economic prosperity, leading to serious global problems, such as climate change, massive loss of biodiversity, increased air and water pollution, and deep social inequality.

Contemporary challenges are forcing the limits of the old paradigm, forcing humanity to understand that economic development alone cannot ensure a sustainable future. That is why the new paradigm of sustainability integrates economic, social and environmental aspects as equally important.

Delving into scientific analysis and applying an ecological approach, [8] interprets environmental education as a precursor to education for sustainable development, and its organization and realization as a specific ecological-pedagogical process. Through this in-depth integral and broad-spectrum analysis, the author establishes a basic environmental law of the educational process that is based on a specific model of environmental education. It very thoroughly and perspicaciously creates a system of scientific facts, generalizations, conclusions, and hypotheses and charts the path along which environmental education for sustainable development should be developed.

Preschool, as the first form of institutional education for children, has the main role in laying the foundations for sustainable development and developing environmental awareness among the youngest. Bearing in mind the importance of forming healthy habits from an early age, we conducted a survey among educators in preschool institutions.

The research includes an analysis the role of educators, parents and the community, who are key actors in supporting the educational process for sustainable development and jointly contribute to its successful application, is analyzed.

The conclusions of this research confirm that education for sustainable development in the preschool period is of great importance for the formation of future sustainable citizens. Raising aware and responsible children, who understand and care for their environment and community, is the basis for creating a more sustainable and responsible future.