Examining the implementation of UN sustainable development goals in Brazilian universities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21721202 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marcos Roque da Rosa (0000-0001-7145-1069, Federal University of Latin-American Integration Program in Energy and Sustainability, , Foz do Iguaçu), Sara Moggi (0000-0001-8400-2772, University of Verona Department of Management, , Verona), Clodis Boscarioli (0000-0002-7110-2026, Western Paraná State University Department of Computer Science, , Foz do Iguaçu), Kátya Regina De Freitas Zara (0000-0002-1172-7729, Federal University of Latin-American Integration Instituto Latino-Americano de Tecnologia, Infraestrutura e Território, , Foz do Iguacu) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1138-1171 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijshe-02-2024-0117 |
| OpenAlex | W4404085160 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Purpose This study aims to examine how Brazilian universities have implemented the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in institutional practices, curriculum and teaching, management and community outreach programs. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on content analysis of the data sets of Brazilian higher education courses and their link to SDGs. A literature review has also been developed to integrate the knowledge of sustainability practices in Brazilian universities. Dashboards will be used to present the related findings. Findings Brazilian universities’ practices have concentrated their efforts on SDGs, which include responsible consumption and production, sustainable cities and communities and quality education. The literature emphasizes energy efficiency, reflecting its prominence as a subject of study among universities. Originality/value This research highlights the innovative use of data analysis techniques to present the findings. It also provides examples of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, frameworks and tools that can help sustainability management in this sector
Education for sustainable development · Engineering ethics · Environmental planning · Geography · Political science · Sociology · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Higher Education and Sustainability · Sustainability in Higher Education · Ecology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |