4. Eco-literacy is the ability to understand the organization
of natural systems and the processes that maintain the
healthy functioning of living systems and sustain life on
Earth. An ecologically literate person is able to apply this
understanding to the design and organization of our
human communities and the creation of a regenerative
culture
5. Ecological Literacy is a basic life-skill
that every human being on our planet
should be supported to develop. An
ecologically literate person understands
that we are all part of a living system,
where the key principles are about
interdependence and
interconnectedness.
6. An ecologically literate person translates this
understanding into actions that demonstrate
conscious efforts to minimize negative impacts on
our life-sustaining systems and maximize value
contribution to our collective well being, now
and for the future generations.
8. Inner Ecology
We are awakening to the beneficial effects that exposure to
the natural world has on health, stress, healing and
wellbeing. Nature has therapeutic effects.
The body is an ecological microcosm of the natural world.
Inner Ecology examines health & wellness from an
ecological perspective.
Explore the body-mind-nature connection – your inner
ecology – to create and sustain a healthy, balanced personal
habitat.
9. Inner Ecology
● Our beliefs & patterns
● Thoughts, feelings, emotions
● Our nuclear and mitochondrial DNA
● Physiological function including cellular
structure, neurotransmitters, hormones,
integrity of organ systems, toxic load, etc
● Our internal microbiome - including beneficial
bacteria, microbes, protozoa as well as
pathogenic or opportunistic bacteria, viruses
and more
10. Outer Ecology
Outer ecology is akin to the soil and external
conditions that the seed grows in - your ecosystem.
This includes...
• Our family constellation and relationships
• People in your space
• Events & experiences throughout your life
• Exposure to various elements & environments
(nature, home, work, etc)
• Your mother’s womb environment when you
were in utero
11. Outer Ecology
Focuses on taking action and helping our environment
1. The best way in practicing outer ecology not just for
ourselves but also to our family .
• We learn how to utilize and care of our environment .
• As said, we should educate ourselves and save energy
and to have sustainability.
13. 1. Understanding Environmental Interdependencies:
It fosters an understanding of the interconnectedness
of ecological systems, highlighting the impact of
human activities on these systems (Muslum, 2023).
2. Promoting Sustainable Behaviors: Eco-literacy is
crucial in encouraging individuals to adopt
sustainable practices, thereby contributing to
environmental preservation (Rocha et al., 2023).
14. 3. Facilitating Informed Decisions:
An eco-literate population is better
equipped to make informed
decisions about environmental
policies and personal lifestyle choices
(Mohamed, 2023).
4. Preparing Future Generations: As
environmental issues grow in
complexity, imparting eco-literacy to
the younger generation becomes
vital.
16. Education for Sustainability (EfS)
Education for Sustainability (EfS) is an
educational approach that aims to develop
students, schools and communities with the
values and the motivation to take action for
sustainability – in their personal lives,
within their community and also at a global
scale, now and in the future.
17. ● Transformation and change
Education for Sustainability involves equipping people with skills, capacity
and motivation to plan and manage change towards sustainability within an
organisation, industry or community.
● Education for all and lifelong learning
Education for sustainability is driven by a broad understanding of education
and learning that includes people of all ages and backgrounds and at all
stages of life and takes place within formal and informal learning places, in
schools, workplaces, homes and communities.
● Systems thinking
Education for sustainability aims to equip people to understand connections
between environmental, economic, social and political systems.
18. ● Envisioning a better future
Education for sustainability engages people in envisaging diverse,
sustainable futures.
● Critical Thinking and Reflection
Education for sustainability encourages individuals and groups to reflect
upon personal experiences and worldviews, and challenges accepted ways of
interpreting and engaging with the world.
● Participation
Education for sustainability recognises community participation as critical to
the collective shift towards an environmentally sustainable society.
● Partnerships for change
Education for sustainability focuses on partnerships to build networks and
relationships, and improve communication between different sectors of the
community.
