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Establishing a Global Framework for Sustainability in Higher Education

Establishing a Global Framework for Sustainability in Higher Education
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Author(s): Dhanashri S. Havale (International Institute of Management Studies, Pune, India), Umesh Patwardhan (Vishwakarma University, Pune, India), Nilambari Moholkar (School of Management and Research, Dnyaan Prasad Global University, Pune, India), Jaya Saxena (Indira University, Pune, India)and P. Selvakumar (Department of Science and Humanities, Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Transnational Education for Sustainable Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ademola Olumuyiwa Omotosho (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa), Stella Bolanle Apata (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Morakinyo Akintolu (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4357-0.ch002

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Abstract

Sustainability in higher education has emerged as a critical and transformative imperative in the 21st century, reflecting the urgency of global environmental, social, and economic challenges. With increasing concerns about climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequality, and resource depletion, universities and colleges around the world are being called upon to play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development. This role extends beyond education and research to encompass institutional operations, community engagement, and global collaboration. Through partnerships with local governments, businesses, NGOs, and indigenous communities, universities contribute to sustainable development at regional and global levels. Service learning, community-based research, and sustainability-focused extension programs empower students and faculty to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, addressing pressing societal needs while building collaborative relationships.

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