Implementation of environmental education in the context of socio-economic development of municipal areas

Abstract

Eco-friendly processes are sustainability, environmental economics, natural resource management, referring to guidelines and policies that claim no harm upon the environment or ecosystems. The peculiarities of the current situation with the environmental crisis require careful study of not only the technical means of overcoming it, but also taking into account the “human factor”. The purpose of the study is to analyze means of environmental education realisation by psychologists of leading universities in Sevastopol. The implementation ways of Sevastopol socio-economic development strategy until 2030 in the field of environmental education are presented using “Forum theatre” example. In addition to the description of current state of given issues the study was conducted at Sevastopol State University in order to estimate students’ level of environmental education. To help the educators implement a competency-based practice-oriented approach in the process of ecological education the authors presented ‘Forum theatre’ as a method of interactive work among different segments of society aimed at solving social problems. In conclusion it was noted that «Forum theatre” could contribute to sustainable development as a balance between achieving a high level of economic prosperity, social security with mandatory conservation of the state’s natural resources and the environment.