ECOSYSTEM EDUCATION AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (ECOLOGICAL TOURISM)

Abstract

The article raises issues of importance of ecosystem education as a basis for sustainable development. Using the example of the development of ecotourism, a sector of the economy, the most vulnerable and dependent on eco-thinking society, the essence, principles, strategically important tasks of ecosystem education are revealed, which is the purpose of the study. The principles of ecosystem education are structured taking into account the strategy of society development. The idea is emphasized that ecosystem thinking implies the integration of various aspects of life—from ecology to economics, from society to technology. It promotes the creation of connections between different participants, increasing joint efficiency and sustainability. The need for ecosystem education as a foundation for a conscious perception of the sustainable development of the world is discussed. The specification of the principles of ecosystem education will allow specialists to introduce the necessary competencies for future personnel into the tourism development roadmap.