ECO-SPIRITUAL PEDAGOGY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN WORLD RELIGIONS

Indigenous spiritualities, faiths and belief systems often incorporate deep ecological knowledge passed down through generations. These traditions highlight sustainable living and harmony with nature, offering valuable perspectives for modern environmental education. Religious faiths can both positively and negatively impact environmental awareness. When aligned with ecological values, they provide a powerful foundation for fostering sustainable attitudes and behaviours, making them valuable partners in environmental education. In this paper, we have highlighted the teachings of environmental education as perceived in both Western religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) as well as Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Laoism, Confucianism and Shintoism).