This article analyzes urgent issues in the fields of ecology, environmental protection, and sustainable development education. The study relies on official statistics regarding air pollution, waste recycling rates, and the state of ecological education in Uzbekistan. The focus is on improving the quality of ecological education in higher education institutions, strengthening environmental safety, and addressing obstacles to the practical implementation of sustainable development principles. The article offers specific approaches and recommendations for resolving these issues.
ecology
environmental protection
sustainable development
environmental education
waste recycling
air pollution
environmental safety