Education and Youths

Education and youths are key drivers of sustainable development. Education equips young people with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to navigate global challenges and actively contribute to more just and sustainable societies. Youths bring energy, creativity, and innovation, transforming learning into meaningful action for the common good.

This domain is most closely aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), while also supporting SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Education fosters critical thinking, civic engagement, and responsible leadership, while youth participation strengthens democratic processes and social inclusion.

Sustainability-oriented education includes formal and informal learning, lifelong learning opportunities, and participatory approaches that empower youths to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. By understanding the interconnections between these dimensions, young people are better prepared to develop innovative and community-based solutions.

Investing in inclusive and equitable education for youths helps reduce inequalities, break cycles of poverty, and nurture the next generation of change-makers. Through education and active youth engagement, societies can build a more informed, resilient, and sustainable future.