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Higher education for sustainable development in China
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In this article, the authors analyse the significance of developments across Chinese higher education in the field of education and learning for sustainable development (SD) and assess the relative impact of these initiatives.Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the significance of developments across Chinese higher education in the field of education and learning for sustainable development (SD) and to assess the relative impact of these initiatives.Design/methodology/approach – This is a review of policy and practice to examine developments, challenges, and prospects for education for sustainable development (ESD) in higher education in China. Selected educational and operational activities in different universities are presented for analysis and contextualized in relation to the aims of Agenda 21 in China and the broader ESD movement.Findings – Key barriers for the balance and promotion of ESD in higher education are identified, with particular focus on regional differences in this vast developing nation, and the need for broader educational approaches across academic disciplines. Teaching about SD has been integrated into technical fields, especially at universities in major cities, and research has been under...read more
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Eco‐campus: applying the ecocity model to develop green university and college campuses
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Education for Sustainable Development
TL;DR: In this article, education for sustainable development environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development: Vol 51, No 2, pp 8-10, 2009, the authors present a review of the state-of-the-art research work in this area.
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An Introduction to Sustainable Development
TL;DR: An Introduction to Sustainable Development as mentioned in this paper presents the concept and practice of sustainable development as a process that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Sustainability in higher education in the Asia‐Pacific: developments, challenges, and prospects
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of the contributions of the Asia-pacific region to leading practice in sustainability in higher education (HE), as prelude and orientation to this special issue collection from different countries and regions.