The Role of Science Education in Strengthening the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Literature Analysis on Environmental Education

Abstract

Science education plays a strategic role in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the aspects of quality education, climate action, and environmental preservation. The urgency of this research is based on the increasing complexity of global challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, and energy crises that demand the presence of sustainability-oriented science learning. This study aims to analyze the contribution of science education in strengthening the achievement of SDGs through an environmental education literature approach. The research uses a literature study method by reviewing relevant scientific articles, books, and research reports from the last five years. The analysis is carried out descriptively and qualitatively to identify patterns, concepts, and practices of science education aligned with the values of sustainability. The results of the study show that environment-based science education can enhance ecological literacy, critical awareness, and foster environmental care attitudes among students. In addition, the integration of science education with the SDGs provides a real contribution to building 21st-century competencies, including collaboration, systems thinking, and eco-friendly innovation. The conclusion of the study emphasizes that science education plays an important role in internalizing the principles of sustainability into the education system, thereby supporting the realization of just and inclusive sustainable development.