The article considers the importance of the formation of ecological culture of future specialists, its
components and possible ways of formation for each member of society. Environmental science as an aspect
environmental literacy mankind, one of the main tasks environmental education is the formation of human
environmental literacy, which is based on human cognitive activity and assumes the possibility applying the
acquired knowledge in everyday life and solving current environmental problems. At the same time,
environmental competence is one of the main indicators in the formation environmental culture. In order to
reveal the essence of the word «ecological culture» the definition many scientists and teachers is
recommended.