In Pursuit of Sustainability: Towards Sustainable Future Through Education

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions increasingly include sustainable development concepts in their programs to teach their students about sustainability. This tendency is encouraged by the Sustainable Development Goals. Today’s technological age implies concerns about sustainability including ethical decision-making and responsible behavior of organizations and leaders. Moreover, the Covid-19 pandemic impacted sustainable development and highlighted the need for a more sustainable future. Sustainability can positively change value culture, the environment, and improve the quality of life. Although incorporating sustainability into the curriculum creates challenges for universities, it can also offer opportunities for educational institutions. Universities have an important role to play in the transition towards sustainability. They must not only incorporate the concept into research and teaching but also implement it on campus. This review article provides a brief overview of sustainable development in higher education institutions and discusses how universities adopt and apply sustainability principles. It also explores how sustainability can be integrated into various disciplines and sheds light on students’ and academics’ attitudes toward Education for Sustainability.

A Delphi method on the positive impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions: Perceptions of academics from Malaysia

“…Besides, the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the vital need for a more sustainable future. HEIs must reform and incorporate sustainability into the curriculum ( Gigauri et al, 2022 ). Education for sustainability-pedagogical approach in online learning settings during the COVID-19 lockdown can positively impact society and transform students’ decision-making, attitude, and responsible behaviour toward sustainability ( Nousheen and Kalsoom, 2022 ).…”

Assessing campus sustainability literacy and culture: How are universities doing it and to what end?

“…In explicating the connections between organizational learning and sustainability assessments, this research contributes to societal understanding of how institutions gather and use data for the purpose of making adaptive management decisions. To our knowledge, no research has been previously done to relate the organizational learning capabilities of higher education institutions to their sustainability assessments, thereby advancing the suggestion of Gigauri et al (2022). Applying this theoretical lensand associated methodologies-opens the doors for broadly understanding sustainability assessments in terms of the effects of organizational structure on institutional impact.…”

Sustainability Integration in Philippine Higher Education Curricula: A Structural Equation Modeling Assessing Teacher Intention to Integrate

“…Sustainability integration in higher education curricula is increasingly recognized as a critical factor for shaping future leaders and innovators. Universities serve a crucial function in transitioning towards sustainability by not just imparting knowledge of the idea but also taking part in the creation and implementation of policies [1,2]. The multifaceted nature of sustainability encompasses ecological, economic, and social pillars, necessitating an integrated approach in education [3,4].…”

“…In the Philippines, as in many other countries, higher education institutions (HEIs) have focused on integrating sustainable development into their educational programs and operations [1,2]. The unique socio-economic and environmental context of the Philippines adds complexity to the higher education integration of sustainability.…”

“…The unique socio-economic and environmental context of the Philippines adds complexity to the higher education integration of sustainability. The challenges include inadequate resources, insufficient understanding of sustainability concepts, and the need for more comprehensive educational strategies and tools [1,3,12].…”