ABSTRACT
SUMMARY: Using a socially critical framework, the aim of this chapter is to argue that environmentally sustainable economies should be perceived as a panacea for sound development supported by quality and relevant education. Although education and environment are perceived as two opposite sides of the same coin, they are also perceived as intertwined and mutually inclusive to each other. The land, the air, the biodiversity and the world’s waters have been frequently treated as free and limitless. Although these nature’s services are enormous and wealthy they also underline the fact that far too many are becoming limited as a result of abuse, poor management and over-exploitation in the name of development. Of course, management and utilization of natural resources is generally good for sustainable development in general and for the promotion of good governance in particular. However, the downside of good quality and sustainable progress is growth that misuses, mismanages and over-exploits natural resources for quick monetary benefits. There is a need for better environmental education policies and strategies to minimize this phenomenon.
