Sustainable development goals and institutions of higher education
OUTPUT TYPE: Monograph (Book)
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2020
TITLE EDITOR(S): G.Nhamo, V.Mjimba
KEYWORDS: HIGHER EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
DEPARTMENT: African Institute of South Africa (AISA)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11296
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15248
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15248
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2020
TITLE EDITOR(S): G.Nhamo, V.Mjimba
KEYWORDS: HIGHER EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
DEPARTMENT: African Institute of South Africa (AISA)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11296
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15248
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15248
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Abstract
This volume brings together both theoretical and case study based contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), presenting an impactful combination of authors from both developing and developed countries. While most current publications addressing the SDGs and education focus on sustainable development in general and specific topics such as climate change or energy, this book attempts to accelerate the localisation of the SDGs by presenting opportunities and innovations offered in various universities and campuses regarding SDGs localisation. The book seeks to provide an important contribution to the global dialogue on IHE and the SDGs, and will be of interest to academics and researchers engaged in the SDGs and education, as well as government agencies and other interested stakeholders. The book focuses on curriculum and learning matters, research and development as well as community engagement. Case studies detail the integration of SDGs in academic and professional development, new approaches to implementing sustainability science instruction, improvements in teaching practices to enhance teacher competence, and responsible management education. Additional focus is placed on the alignment of the SDGs in higher education with the other goals, emphasizing technological innovation for improved human health and environmental management, and climate change policies and action plans. Interdisciplinary solutions for pressing environmental problems are also provided, making sure that no one is left behind in realising these global development goals.-
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