Green Foundations: The Intersection of Childhood Education and Sustainable Human Resource Development

This research explores the role of educational sustainability in early childhood education emphasizing its impact on development and fostering green human capital. Focusing on ages 6–9 in Kurdistan Region schools, it highlights integrating sustainability principles to instill environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical awareness. By examining strategies, curricula, and practices, the research identifies opportunities to empower children as global citizens and green workers while addressing implementation challenges. Combining a literature review with practical examples, it contributes to advancing sustainable education for a more connected and environmentally conscious future. Regression analysis results reveal a significant positive relationship between early childhood environmental education (ECEE) and pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors, with a t = 6.481 (P ≤ 0.10). The β = 0.846 indicates a strong association, and R² = 42.7% of parental and community involvement variance is explained by ECEE. These findings support H1 , confirming ECEE impact on parental and community involvement in adulthood. While ECEE influence on children’s future attitudes and behaviors toward sustainability and green workface community is weaker, H3 and H4 are statistically significant. Curriculum development, educator training, and community involvement emerge as key recommendations for achieving the research objectives