Higher Education and Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

ISBN-13: 9781138556539 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 328 str.

Ulisses Manuel de Miranda Azeiteiro; J. Paulo Davim

Opis

This book will showcase vital lessons learned from research, field projects, and best practice examples with regard to sustainability, and devoted to supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book will document and analyze the main challenges and lessons learned, and provide knowledge and enhance international research and policy cooperation pursuing inclusive and equitable quality education. It will also promote lifelong learning opportunities for SDG4, which is the quality education goal, and strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development for all SDG goals.

Spis treści

Education and the Sustainable Development Goals. Higher Education Institutions and the SDGs. The Role Higher Education Institutions Can Play. Opportunities for Tackling Societal Challenges. The Need for Coordinated Action. Challenges for Higher Education Institutions.