Research and practice of sustainability in Mexican higher education: The case of university of Sonora

This work presents a review of Mexican Higher Education during the decade of education for sustainable development and how today it faces the commitments made for the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. By portraying the agreements that support the UN’s Development Program in advising higher educat...

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Published inJournal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development Vol. 8; no. 9; p. 8321
Main Authors Fraijo-Sing, Blanca Silvia, Tapia-Fonllem, César Octavio, Moreno-Barahona, Melanie, Borbón-Mendívil, Daniela
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.09.2024
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Summary:This work presents a review of Mexican Higher Education during the decade of education for sustainable development and how today it faces the commitments made for the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. By portraying the agreements that support the UN’s Development Program in advising higher education institutions, the SDGs which can be served through universities and their by-products, the success stories of some universities are shown. This case study addresses the theoretical value of quality of life and harmony of the environment, remarking on how different universities in Mexico have approached this matter as a key part of their curricula, policy, and research. Showcasing a special emphasis given to the work carried out by the University of Sonora, specifically for their institutional practices for sustainability and the study of sustainability from the perspective of Environmental Psychology.
ISSN:2572-7923
2572-7931
DOI:10.24294/jipd.v8i9.8321