Empowering Individuals for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Role of Life Skills Development
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Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Central University, Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
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Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Central University, Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,INShalini Agarwal
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https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2024/35800Keywords:
Life Skills Education, Sustainable Development, Sustainable FutureAbstract
Prioritizing a sustainable future is paramount in global energy planning and development. Sustainable development, per the Brundtland Report, involves meeting current needs while safeguarding the ability of future generations to meet their own. Life skills, as defined by WHO, encompass positive abilities that empower individuals to tackle life’s challenges effectively. This paper delves into the role of life skills in shaping a sustainable future, informed by a systematic review of pertinent studies. It underscores the importance of integrating economic, environmental, and social factors into decisionmaking for enduring economic and environmental stability. Given that human actions profoundly impact all systems, including the economy, environment, and society, the focus on life skills becomes pivotal in achieving sustainability. Life skills bridge the gap between capabilities and essential functioning, enhancing individuals’ capacity to meet contemporary societal expectations and address social, economic, and environmental issues. Ultimately, sustainable development hinges on human actions guided by life skills, highlighting their pivotal role in securing a sustainable future.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Shivani Singh, Shalini Agarwal
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Accepted 2024-03-08
Published 2024-05-03
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