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The interdisciplinary nature of environmental protection dooms most of the presently applied protection methods to failure. It is particularly vital an issue in present times of an ecological crisis which occurred as an effect of tackling environmental problems solely from a technical point of view. A crucial role in eliminating effects and causes of the crisis plays the idea of sustainable development. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out proper educational activities for practical realization of its demands what may end the ecological crisis. The author of the paper presents currently applied educational methods and consequences of their application. Simultaneously he points out a necessity of a holistic approach to education for sustainable development what might be guaranteed, among others, by ecophilosophy. He also highlights a potential of the information technology in realization of educational activities for sustainable development.