Review article

Lifelong learning for sustainable development

Sonja Kovačević orcid.org/0000-0001-6563-1231 ; Faculty of Philosophy, University of Split
Luka Mušanović ; HDF Rijeka

Abstract

This paper presents the topics of lifelong learning and sustainable development, and these two terms are brought into correlation. Lifelong learning is a concept that has not lived up "to the fullest" in Croatia and it should be expanded and encouraged. The paper presents the concept of sustainable development which is a key link of prosperity in any society. A term that is unavoidable in the concept of lifelong learning is sustainable development essential to sustaining life on Earth for thousands of years. In the 21 century, people have continued to exploit ruthlessly the Earth and to harm its natural cohesion and harmony. Sustainable development is a concept that we all must learn to apply systematically if we want to ensure a normal life to the next generations, which means providing enough natural resources and a healthy environment. Lifelong learning about the processes of interaction that is known in the world as the "butterfly effect"1 and the "domino effect"2 is of utmost necessity. No human action is neutral, but directly or indirectly affects the entire Earth. People should bear in mind the consequences of their actions even though they are seemingly minor and insignificant.

Keywords

lifelong learning; sustainable development; ecology; social impact; the impact of learning

Hrčak ID:

86896

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/86896

Publication date:

10.9.2012.

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