Role of Education in Achieving Global Sustainability Goals

Education is a significant catalyst in the achievement of global sustainability goals and plays a vital role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skills in the achievement of sustainable development. This paper seeks to present the multi-dimensional role of education in the achievement of sustainability using the cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral models of learning. Using empirical evidence from BRICS and G20 countries, the study established the non-linear inverted-U relationship between education and environmental sustainability, which starts with the development of industries and later shifts to the promotion of environmental awareness and technological innovations at higher levels of educational attainment. This study established four important mechanisms through which education can promote sustainability: integration of policies, curriculum transformation, educator training, and community engagement.