Abstract
The article examines the problem of developing environmental competencies among students of pedagogical specialties in the context of modernization and digitalization of higher education. The relevance of environmental training for future teachers is substantiated as an essential condition for the development of environmental culture and the implementation of sustainable development principles. The essence of environmental competence is revealed as an integrative personal and professional construct that includes cognitive, worldview, axiological, and praxeological components. Particular attention is paid to innovative educational technologies that ensure the effectiveness of environmental training, including blended learning, digital platforms, project-based technologies, Service Learning, case-study methods, and interactive teaching approaches. The article presents the results of experimental research confirming the effectiveness of the developed model for forming environmental competencies among future teachers. It is proved that the integration of innovative technologies and the creation of an environmentally oriented educational environment contribute to the development of environmental culture, ecological thinking, and practical readiness of future teachers for environmental education activities.