Sustainability in the curriculum and operations of universities Walter Leal Filho, Jaluza Maria Lima Silva Borsatto, Carla Bonato Marcolin, Amanda Lange Salvia, João Eustachio, Ayyoob Sharifi, editors

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leal Filho, Walter

Contributor:

Leal Filho, Walter, editor.

Silva Borsatto, Jaluza Maria Lima, editor.

Marcolin, Carla Bonato, editor.

Salvia, Amanda Lange, editor.

Eustachio, João, editor.

Sharifi, Ayyoob, editor.

Series:

World sustainability series 2199-7381

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainability--Study and teaching (Higher).

Sustainability.

Education, Higher--Aims and objectives.

Education, Higher.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cham Springer [2026]

Summary:

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

Contents:

Innovative Outreach Teaching Models

Universities and global transformative processes to tackle climate change

Sustainability maturity an analysis of institutional development plans in Brazilian public universities

Reporting progress to sustainability contributions of an interdisciplinary graduate program

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 1, 2026)

ISBN:

9783032126788

3032126789

OCLC:

1593491935

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license