Embedding sustainability in higher education institutions: A review of practices and challenges (IMAGE)
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A recent study led by Professor Yong Sik Ok, published in Cleaner Environmental Systems, highlights the significant environmental impact of higher education institutions due to their large-scale operations and the lag in sustainability accounting and reporting in the Global South. The study emphasizes the need for interventions beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling for harmonized frameworks, improved assessment and accounting metrics, and broader sustainability efforts that extend beyond curriculum and research. Given the role universities play in shaping student careers and lifestyles, the development of a sustainability mindset cannot be postponed until after graduation. Instead, it should be cultivated during their academic journey, embedded in the environment, culture, and practices they are immersed in throughout their education.
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Prof. Yong Sik Ok from Korea University, Korea. Image Source Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266678942500025X?via%3Dihub
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