Name: The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development
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Author: Longinos Marin Rives;Walter Leal Filho;Thais Dibbern;Salvador Ruiz de Maya;Maria-del-Carmen Alarcon-del-Amo
ISBN: 9783031498558

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The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Author

Longinos Marin Rives;Walter Leal Filho;Thais Dibbern;Salvador Ruiz de Maya;Maria-del-Carmen Alarcon-del-Amo

Collection

World Sustainability Series

Year

2025

Pages

593

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.5x15.5 cm

ISBN13

9783031498558

The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development

Longinos Marin Rives;Walter Leal Filho;Thais Dibbern;Salvador Ruiz De Maya;Maria-Del-Carmen Alarcon-Del-Amo (Author) · Springer International Publishing AG · Paperback

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Synopsis "The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development"

The book gathers inputs from universities and research organizations working on matters related to sustainable development in a variety of contexts. It also provides a platform for the dissemination of information on the latest initiatives, paving the way for technology transfer and networking. Furthermore, the book intends to provide a fertile basis upon which universities may cooperate more closely in this key area. Universities, as centers of education, research, and innovation, have a unique position and responsibility in promoting sustainability. They can offer degree programs, courses, and workshops focused on sustainability, environmental studies, and related fields, educating students and the wider community about the principles and challenges of sustainability. Also, universities can conduct cutting-edge research to address sustainability challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. They can develop innovative technologies and solutions that promote sustainable practices in various sectors, including energy, agriculture, transportation, and urban planning. There is a perceived need to better understand and engage universities further on sustainability initiatives. Against this backdrop and in order to facilitate a broad discussion on the contribution of universities toward sustainability, this book is being produced. Last but not least, a further aim of the book is to present methodological approaches and experiences deriving from case studies and projects, which aim to show how sustainability may be incorporated as part of university programs.