strategy
Reorienting higher education towards sustainable development
Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Agenda 21 suggests that countries could support university and other tertiary activities and networks for environmental and development education. Cross-disciplinary courses could be made available to all students. Existing regional networks and activities and national university actions which promote research and common teaching approaches on sustainable development should be built upon, and new partnerships and bridges created with the business and other independent sectors, as well as with all countries for technology, know-how, and knowledge exchange.
Broader:
Reforming higher educationNetworking the environment and development arenaReorienting education towards sustainable developmentExpanding sustainable development education Facilitates:
Expanding programmes for continuing adult education on sustainable developmentGiving higher priority to budgets in sustainable development education and training Organizations:
International Association of Universities Global Higher Education for Sustainability Partnership Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future Subjects:
Development → Sustainable developmentEducation → Education
Education → Secondary and higher education
Education → Universities
→ Networks
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
