Стратегия развития нового Узбекистана и цели образования: реализация стратегий зеленого образования для защиты исчезающих животных

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The development strategy of the New Uzbekistan emphasizes the integration of green education as a tool to enhance environmental awareness and protect rare and endangered species. The interrelationship between education and environmental stewardship has been substantiated across various disciplines, compelling educational institutions worldwide to integrate green 882 “Ta’lim tizimini takomillashtirishda ilg‘or xalqaro tajribalar” mavzusida Xalqaro miqyosidagi ilmiy-texnik anjuman materiallari to‘plami. – Toshkent, 22-23-noyabr, 2024. education into their curricula. This article explores the role of environmental education in fostering a sustainable mindset among the youth of Uzbekistan, aiming to safeguard the country’s rich biodiversity, particularly its endangered animal species. Ultimately, we argue for the importance of a synergistic approach combining education, policy, and community involvement as a holistic strategy for safeguarding endangered animal populations. Keywords: Green Education, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Educational Strategy. Аннотация. Стратегия развития Нового Узбекистана подчеркивает интеграцию зеленого образования как инструмента повышения экологической осведомленности и защиты редких и находящихся под угрозой исчезновения видов. Взаимосвязь между образованием и охраной окружающей среды была обоснована в различных дисциплинах, что заставило учебные заведения по всему миру интегрировать зеленое образование в свои учебные программы. В этой статье рассматривается роль экологического образования в формировании устойчивого мышления среди молодежи Узбекистана с целью сохранения богатого биоразнообразия страны, особенно ее исчезающих видов животных. В конечном счете, мы утверждаем важность синергетического подхода, объединяющего образование, политику и участие сообщества в качестве целостной стратегии для защиты популяций находящихся под угрозой исчезновения животных. Ключевые слова: зеленое образование, экологическая политика, устойчивое развитие, образовательная стратегия. According to the United Nations (UN), up to one million species are threatened with extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has over 40,000 species classified as threatened in its 2022 Red List and estimates over 26,000 species are threatened with extinction. It also lists over 9,000 species as critically endangered before they are extinct in the wild. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), humans are responsible for 99% of endangered species. As a result, the WWF believes the current extinction rate is 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the natural rate1. Reconciling humanity and the living requires education around the world. Only one in five countries makes reference to biodiversity in its school curricula - and barely one in two countries talked about the ocean or to climate change. Basically, the need for all children to learn about nature and spend their time in nature is an imperative long overdue. That’s why, at the Berlin Conference last May, more than 80 governments pledged to put environmental education at the heart of school curricula around the world by 2025. However, like most pledges, they remain mostly pledges. That’s why, Endangered Species International (ESI) pushes nature education and the love for living creatures since its inception. Now, it is urgent to bring our kids back to nature as part of their main education. We need transformative education to pave the way 2. Green education refers to an educational approach that integrates environmental awareness, sustainability principles, and eco-friendly 883 “Ta’lim tizimini takomillashtirishda ilg‘or xalqaro tajribalar” mavzusida Xalqaro miqyosidagi ilmiy-texnik anjuman materiallari to‘plami. – Toshkent, 22-23-noyabr, 2024. practices into both curricula and learning environments. It aims to provide learners—students, teachers, and school systems—with new knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship while also addressing the ecological challenges facing the planet. This transformative learning process empowers individuals to investigate their environment, solve problems, and take action to protect and sustain it [3]. Green education encompasses both formal learning in schools and non-formal education platforms, involving awareness-raising and communication strategies on topics like environmental protection and climate change. Its goal is to instill an understanding of how to cope with ecological demands and promote sustainable production practices [2]. Uzbekistan, a Central Asian nation rich in biodiversity, faces significant environmental challenges, including habitat loss, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. To address these issues, the country has recognized the need for environmental education—referred to as green education—as a vital strategy for fostering awareness and promoting sustainable practices among its citizens. The government and various organizations have been