The Role of Ecological Culture and Education in Environmental Protection

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The article provides information on important aspects of ecology, ecology and environmental protection, nature conservation, development of, ecological culture of youth in the formation of national education of youth in the context of globalization. Keywords: National education, ecology, ecological consciousness, ecological culture, globalization, method, civilization, Avesta, hadith. Introduction: Ensuring human health and ecological Ecological issues influence social development and, stability is impossible without the rational use of more importantly, pose significant risks to human natural resources, the protection of the environment health. Therefore, it is crucial to instill ecological based on scientific principles, and the implementation cultural values in younger generations from early of practical methods. Without enhancing young childhood. The global expansion of ecological concerns people’s ecological knowledge and culture, sustainable necessitates a reassessment of the educational environmental management cannot be achieved. A mechanisms that foster ecological awareness. The comprehensive understanding of ecology and development of ecological education is a gradual environmental protection, the dialectical interrelation process throughout an individual’s life. However, the between society and nature, the root causes of mere accumulation of personal experiences is ecological issues, and effective strategies for their insufficient for attaining a high level of ecological resolution—along with fostering international culture. This is because individuals typically acquire cooperation in this field—play a crucial role in shaping only minimal practical ecological skills through daily and improving a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. In activities, while a deeper understanding and this regard, environmental protection and human refinement of these skills occur primarily through health must be ensured through the development of structured ecological education and training. ecological education, which holds paramount Consequently, establishing comprehensive ecological importance. education programs for young people has become a critical requirement of our time. The intensification of ecological issues on a global scale has necessitated their prevention and the maintenance Humanity’s relationship with the environment in the of a stable environment as a priority task for all nations. new millennium differs fundamentally from previous The increasing globalization of environmental concerns eras. From the dawn of human civilization until the in the new millennium has had dual effects: on the one early 20th century, ecological interactions were largely hand, it has contributed to mitigating ecological crises; understood within the context of direct relationships on the other hand, it has negatively impacted human between humans and nature. However, since the mid- health, led to biodiversity loss, and exacerbated air 20th century, a radical shift has occurred in ecological pollution. The integration of international cooperation attitudes. Contemporary ecological relationships now underscores the necessity of strengthening ecological extend beyond individual and environmental interests education and training as an essential measure for to encompass the collective interests of various groups, achieving environmental sustainability. states, and international confederations. This International Journal of Pedagogics 243 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijp International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN: 2771-2281) transformation underscores the growing need for ecological education mechanisms have become modern educational mechanisms that enhance pressing issues. It is impossible to develop ecological ecological culture. Today’s ecological education begins culture without enhancing environmental education in the family, where children develop an environmental and training. worldview, which is later reinforced through formal Targeted ecological education initiatives play a crucial education institutions. role in enhancing young people’s ecological knowledge The primary objective of ecological culture is to elevate and fostering responsible attitudes toward nature. environmental awareness among the public and to Developing ecological culture among the youth and establish legal and civic principles for sustainable nurturing them into well-rounded individuals is a natural resource utilization. In addition to priority of national youth policy, supported by both governmental oversight, strengthening public control theoretical and practical frameworks. During the initial over environmental protection is essential. phase of Uzbekistan’s reform agenda, special attention Furthermore, fostering a deep love and respect for was given to establishing the legal foundations of state nature within society, encouraging conservation environmental policy, as building a democratic legal efforts, and ensuring the preservation of natural