Which statement aligns with the goals of Sustainability Education (ESD)?

• A. Prioritizing Short-Term Profits
• B. Encouraging Unsustainable Resource Use
• C. Encouraging Sustainable Living and Learning
• D. Limiting Access to Resources

Answer: (C)

Sustainability Education aims to empower people to understand environmental, social, and economic interconnections and to turn that understanding into action by learning how to live more sustainably. The statement that fits best is encouraging sustainable living and learning. It captures both adopting everyday, responsible practices and continuing education about sustainability, which are central to Education for Sustainable Development.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: prioritizing short-term profits pushes toward immediate gains at the expense of long-term health of people and the planet, and encouraging unsustainable resource use does the opposite of what sustainability seeks. Limiting access to resources undermines equity and the collaborative, inclusive approach that Sustainability Education promotes.