The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level. (1st October 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level. (1st October 2019)
- Main Title:
- The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level
- Authors:
- Leal Filho, Walter
Vargas, Valeria Ruiz
Salvia, Amanda Lange
Brandli, Luciana Londero
Pallant, Eric
Klavins, Maris
Ray, Subhasis
Moggi, Sara
Maruna, Marija
Conticelli, Elisa
Ayanore, Martin Amogre
Radovic, Vesela
Gupta, Bhumika
Sen, Salil
Paço, Arminda
Michalopoulou, Eleni
Saikim, Fiffy Hanisdah
Koh, Hock Lye
Frankenberger, Fernanda
Kanchanamukda, Wasan
Cunha, Dênis Antônio da
Akib, Noor Adelyna Mohammed
Clarke, Amelia
Wall, Tony
Vaccari, Mentore - Abstract:
- Abstract: Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there is a paucity of research which examines their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level, i.e. in the places they are situated. This paper addresses this need, by reporting on a qualitative study deploying a Matrix, which allows an analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development initiatives of a set of 22 universities in industrialised and developing countries. Recommendations to enhance their role are provided, including the importance of pursuing partnerships and joint initiatives, understanding the need of local communities, and making their know-how more widely available. The scientific value of this research is related to the understanding of how the interaction between universities and local communities happens and by shedding light to this topic, it supports universities to improve their own actions. Its implications are two-fold: it demonstrates the potential of universities as local players and outlines the range of activities they may engage with, and which may allow them to act as pillars to local sustainability initiatives. Highlights: Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions. Their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level may be substantial. AnAbstract: Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there is a paucity of research which examines their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level, i.e. in the places they are situated. This paper addresses this need, by reporting on a qualitative study deploying a Matrix, which allows an analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development initiatives of a set of 22 universities in industrialised and developing countries. Recommendations to enhance their role are provided, including the importance of pursuing partnerships and joint initiatives, understanding the need of local communities, and making their know-how more widely available. The scientific value of this research is related to the understanding of how the interaction between universities and local communities happens and by shedding light to this topic, it supports universities to improve their own actions. Its implications are two-fold: it demonstrates the potential of universities as local players and outlines the range of activities they may engage with, and which may allow them to act as pillars to local sustainability initiatives. Highlights: Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions. Their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level may be substantial. An analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development initiatives shows some deficiencies. Understanding the potential role that universities can play on sustainability could help address global challenges. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Journal of cleaner production. Volume 233(2019)
- Journal:
- Journal of cleaner production
- Issue:
- Volume 233(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 233, Issue 2019 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 233
- Issue:
- 2019
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0233-2019-0000
- Page Start:
- 1004
- Page End:
- 1015
- Publication Date:
- 2019-10-01
- Subjects:
- Sustainability -- Higher education -- Local initiatives -- Engagement
Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals
Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals
Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques
Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques
628.5 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09596526 ↗
http://www.elsevier.com/journals ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.059 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0959-6526
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- Legaldeposit
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