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In an era where sustainable development is paramount, higher education stands as a pivotal force in shaping the future of international development. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) explores the profound influence of higher education as a hub for human capital building, emphasising the necessity of integrating sustainability principles into academic curricula.
Since the 1980s, sustainable development has emerged as a critical issue on the international policy-making agenda. However, the diverse interests and agendas of various stakeholders have rendered sustainable development an evolving and contested concept. Exploring the three interrelated pillars of sustainable development, economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental preservation, the chapters present international case studies, highlighting the fragmented yet crucial literature on policy-making in ESD within the global higher education sector.
This book offers a comprehensive examination of how the higher education sector navigates the complexities of sustainable development. It is an essential read for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of sustainable development in higher education.
Contents
Chaper 1. Introduction; Iryna Kushnir and Sharifah Intan Sharina Syed-Abdullah
Chapter 2. The European Higher Education Area and its sustainable development agenda; Iryna Kushnir, Elizabeth Agbor Eta, Marcellus Forh Mbah, and Charlotte-Rose Kennedy
Chapter 3. Education for sustainable development in teacher education in Sweden: Curriculum and discursive institutionalism; Mai Trang Vu and Nafsika Alexiadou
Chapter 4. Critical Education for Sustainable Development: Bridging Policy and Practice in Irish Higher Education; Gabriela Martinez Sainz, Aoife Joy Keogh, and Sara Lannin
Chapter 5. Top-Down or Bottom-Up Policy Approaches for Integrating Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions; Sharifah Intan Sharina Syed-Abdullah and Nur Fatini Syakirah Ahmad Fairos
Chapter 6. Policymaking in the area of Education for Sustainable Development in Indonesian Higher Education: A Qualitative Inquiry; Af'idatul Husniyah, Kurnia Putri Yuliandari, and Framita Rahman
Chapter 7. Conclusion; Sharifah Intan Sharina Syed-Abdullah and Iryna Kushnir
