Abstract: Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss pose significant threats to global sustainability. Education plays a critical role in addressing these challenges, with teachers serving as key facilitators in fostering environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors. This paper explores the role of pre-service teacher training in enhancing the effectiveness of environmental education (EE). It examines how well-structured training programs equip future educators with the knowledge, pedagogical skills, and values necessary to deliver impactful EE. The study highlights the benefits of integrating EE into teacher education programs, including improved content knowledge, increased confidence, interdisciplinary teaching strategies, and action-oriented learning approaches. Additionally, it discusses strategies to enhance EE in teacher training, such as hands-on learning experiences, collaboration with environmental organizations, and the integration of sustainability practices. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the pivotal role of teachers in developing students' environmental responsibility through curriculum integration, critical thinking, eco-friendly role modeling, and community engagement. By effectively preparing teachers through pre-service training, education systems can foster a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who actively contribute to sustainability efforts.

Keywords:Environmental Education (EE), teacher education, pre-service teachertraining, environmental awareness, sustainability.