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TheArtificial globalIntelligence communityis agreesrapidly thattransforming Educationthe landscape of education, presenting both challenges and unprecedented opportunities for Sustainablesustainable Developmentdevelopment. (ESD)This isstudy investigates the multifaceted impact of AI on educational practices, focusing on administration, instruction, and learning process. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing a socialliterature movementreview thatframework shouldto beexplore encouragedAI's application and nurturedeffects in education. AI embodies a range of innovations characterized by human-like cognitive abilities, learning processes, adaptability, and decision-making capabilities. As AI integrates into educational systems, it blurs the lines between traditional roles and tasks, leading to a reshaping of professions and instructional methods. Some professions may become obsolete, while others undergo substantial transformations requiring updated didactic materials. Concurrently, new vocations will emerge necessitating innovative educational approaches. In educational operations, AI serves as both a reformer and facilitator, reshaping job roles and work dynamics. This study underscores the need for educators and policymakers to proactively address the implications of AI, ensuring equitable access to technological advancements and harnessing AI's potential to enhance educational outcomes. By embracing AI responsibly, the education sector can leverage emerging technologies for sustainable development and improved learning experiences. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI in education, highlighting critical challenges and transformative opportunities for the well-being and sustainable future of humanity. It can be agreed that ESD is extremely important in a rapidly changing world, so its evaluation and improvement represent a key prerequisite for development in line with upcoming challenges. Starting from the point of view that quality education should be focused on learning how to live sustainably, this paper investigates the ESD in context of current global challenges. It explores implementation and outcomes of teaching for ESD in Croatia and Cyprus in the contexts of transition towards sustainability. Based on the latest ESD guidelines, initial measures and key environmental, social and economic issues were identified in questionnaire and proposed to ESD teaching stuff and experts. The results indicate the challenges and specificities in fulfilling ESD in the context of the sustainable development of Croatia and Cyprus, and identify opportunities for further improvement. Accordingly, it is determined whether the applied forms of ESD are generally adequate for the sustainable development of each country. The aim of this research is to determine the prevalence of sustainable development topics in elementary school curriculum and consciousness of teaching staff related to importance of environmental issues to everyday life of elementary school pupils. Research is made on selected sample of elementary school teaching staff in both Croatia and Cyprus based on survey that was designed according to contemporary ESD framework.future.
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