Abstract
The paper studies the concept of greening higher education and its critical importance in the current context of increasing global environmental challenges. The author substantiates that the integration of environmental knowledge and principles into the curricula of all specialties is an urgent need for the formation of an environmentally conscious society, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and Ukraine's European integration process.
Particular attention is paid to the role of environmental law disciplines, such as «Environmental Law», «Environmental Safety Law» etc. It is shown that the study of these disciplines is important and expedient not only for students of higher education in legal specialties, to whom it provides fundamental knowledge for law enforcement activities, but also for students of higher education in other, in particular technical and natural sciences specialties.
Scientific approaches to defining the concept of greening higher education and its relevance and expediency in the context of European integration are explored. It is emphasised that knowledge of the legal basis for regulating environmental relations allows future specialists in various fields to: make environmentally sound decisions in their professional activities; comply with national legislation and European environmental requirements, which are being actively implemented in national legislation; prevent environmental offences and understand the legal consequences of committing them; effectively promote sustainable development and the implementation of green technologies and practices.
The role of higher education institutions in training a new generation of specialists who combine in-depth professional knowledge with a strong environmental and legal awareness, which is a guarantee of environmental safety and sustainable development, is emphasised.