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The book connects educational practices to major global frameworks:

: 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 Children and Sustainable Development: Ecologica...

: Incorporating the spiritual and ethical call to care for our "common home" as outlined by Pope Francis. The book connects educational practices to major global

: Integrate scientific, social, and spiritual perspectives of ecology rather than teaching them in isolation. Focus on themes like interdependence, empathy, and belonging. Focus on themes like interdependence, empathy, and belonging

: Treat children as active participants and "agents of change" who can influence their families and communities. This includes involving them in decision-making and practical sustainability projects.

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