Evolution of environmental education in military universities: analysis of changes in the federal state educational standard and development prospects

the article is devoted to the analysis of the transformation of environmental education in military universities in Russia in the context of the evolution of Federal State Educational Standards (FSES) – from the third generation (FSES 3) to the project of FSES 4. The main attention is paid to the contradictions between the global trend towards the greening of education and the specifics of training military specialists, where environmental competencies are gradually replaced by narrowly professional safety requirements. Based on a comparative analysis of the standards (FSES 3, 3+, 3++, 4), it was revealed that in the civilian sector, ecology has transformed from a basic course into an interdisciplinary module with an emphasis on sustainable development, digitalization, and ESG principles. In military education, on the other hand, there is a reduction in environmental competencies: while FSES 3+ included skills in environmental monitoring and audit, FSES 4 has reduced them to general requirements for life safety. The author attributes this to the lack of qualified environmental educators in military universities and the conservative approach to education. The key issue is the absence of a basic environmental course that covers not only legal aspects but also practical methods for minimizing environmental damage during combat operations. It is emphasized that modern armed conflicts require environmentally-friendly solutions, such as the development of green weapons technologies. In conclusion, the author proposes measures to integrate environmental education into military programs, including the training of specialized personnel and the adaptation of international experience.

Federal State Educational Standard, military education, environmental competencies, sustainable development, environmental safety, ESG, digitalization, modern armed conflicts