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: Incorporating the spiritual and ethical call to care for our "common home" as outlined by Pope Francis.

: Use real-world examples from both developed and developing countries (e.g., water quality testing in Ghana or disease prevention education in Peru) to show how children can solve local problems. Children and Sustainable Development: Ecologica...

: Recognize that for children to act as agents of change, their basic needs—such as health, nutrition, and safety—must first be met. Key Scientific and Ethical Frameworks : Incorporating the spiritual and ethical call to

: Integrate scientific, social, and spiritual perspectives of ecology rather than teaching them in isolation. Focus on themes like interdependence, empathy, and belonging. their basic needs—such as health

: Aligning education with global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. Implementation Tools

: Prioritize direct interaction with the natural world. Exposure to nature in early childhood builds human-nature bonds and emotional well-being, which are essential for long-term sustainable behavior.

The book (2017) explores the role of children as vital agents of change in achieving global sustainability goals. Based on a 2015 Pontifical Academy of Sciences workshop , the text outlines how education and child development must adapt to face modern challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality. Core Features of Ecological Education for Children