Sustainability in the Curriculum and Operations of Universities

821 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book explores how higher education institutions are integrating sustainability into both their academic programs and operational practices. Authored by an international group of scholars and practitioners, this book highlights how universities around the world are advancing sustainability through teaching, research, student engagement, and campus innovation. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including sustainability-focused curricula, interdisciplinary teaching approaches, climate change education, energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and sustainable infrastructure. Special attention is given to the role of students, institutional leadership, and policy frameworks in implementing sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. In summary, Sustainability in the Curriculum and Operations of Universities is a timely contribution for educators, researchers, university leaders, policymakers, and students. It offers concrete examples, tested approaches, and valuable insights for those seeking to enhance sustainability in higher education institutions worldwide.

• Reihe: World Sustainability Series
• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Umwelt Nachhaltigkeit
• ISBN: 9783032126771
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2026
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Walter Leal Filho, Jaluza Maria Lima Silva Borsatto, Carla Bonato Marcolin, Amanda Lange Salvia, João Eustachio, Ayyoob Sharifi