higher education for sustainable development, sustainable environmental and Energy education 2000

Indigenous Consciousness Education Research methods and practice. SDGs 4, 10, 11, 16

capacity strengthening in education research, methodology and evaluation, teacher quality and preparation, teaching, research on STEM, early childhood education, equity/social justice, global education, Africa education 140+

UNIRANKS’ Areas of Focus Around Higher Education for Sustainable Development At UNIRANKS, we advance sustainable development in higher education through three key pillars: Quality and Transparency in Education - We provide a global, open-ranking system that emphasizes accountability, equity, and quality in universities. - Our methodology promotes transparent data collection and stakeholder engagement, supporting SDG 4: Quality Education. Career Pathways and Employability - Through the UNIRANKS Career Path Initiative, we guide students from Grade 8 through university graduation, aligning academic choices with future workforce needs. - This fosters inclusive and market-relevant education that contributes to economic sustainability and lifelong learning opportunities. Partnerships and Global Collaboration - We organize the annual WHERS Conference and other academic forums that connect universities, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss sustainability, innovation, and employability. - These initiatives support SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering dialogue and collaboration across regions. Technology and Innovation for Education - We leverage AI-powered tools to enhance student guidance, university engagement, and global ranking accuracy. - By integrating digital innovation, we contribute to building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready higher education systems. Through these efforts, UNIRANKS promotes equitable access, responsible innovation, and sustainable growth in the higher education sector, ensuring that universities are better equipped to prepare students as drivers of sustainable development worldwide. Yes — UNIRANKS represents a global higher education community of over 30,000 universities and institutions, connecting students, schools, and universities worldwide.

AASHE is has been leading association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education for 20 years. We serve a full range of higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students who are change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. We create resources and education for sustainability change agents at higher education institutions across the globe including our STARS system, a global sustainability standard for higher education. AASHE is comprised of over 900 members across 48 U.S. states, 1 U.S. Territory, 9 Canadian provinces and 20 countries.

My research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, digital twin technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems to support sustainable development. I work on projects that enhance efficiency, reduce material waste, and improve safety in engineering systems. In addition, I contribute to inclusive education and mentoring initiatives that prepare the next generation of engineers and researchers to address sustainability challenges. The University of Oklahoma is a large public research university serving over 30,000 students across multiple campuses, with strong programs in engineering, science, health, and social sciences. Its community emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and global engagement.

Western Governors University (WGU) integrates sustainable development into higher education through competency-based education (CBE), prioritizing skill mastery over seat time, reducing resource use, and enabling flexible learning pathways. Its Environmental Barriers Program proactively supports students affected by natural disasters, maintaining an 87% retention rate during crises. WGU advances educational equity by serving underserved populations (66% of students in 2021) through affordable tuition, need-based scholarships, and personalized mentoring. Academic programs like the B.S. in Secondary Earth Science Education and sustainability-focused courses prepare graduates to address environmental challenges. The university emphasizes sustainable business practices, teaching corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategies for reducing operational costs through energy efficiency. WGU Labs drives innovation via research on equitable access and scalable EdTech solutions, while policy advocacy promotes infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy initiatives. These efforts collectively position WGU as a leader in aligning higher education with environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals.

Sustainable laboratories, energy efficiency in lab HVAC systems, sustainable lab purchasing, waste reduction, building decarbonization 700 lab owners, operators, green lab managers, architects, engineers, facility managers and consultants

We actively engage students through collaborative initiatives, including sustainability campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and hands-on community projects that encourage youth leadership and civic engagement. GreenSphere also builds strategic partnerships with colleges and universities, offering guest lectures, co-hosted events, and peer-led activities that integrate environmental awareness into campus culture. GreenSphere is an emerging community-driven initiative currently building its core membership base. As of now, we have engaged over 60 individuals through pilot workshops, outreach events, and environmental campaigns across St. John’s, Newfoundland. Our growing network includes students, educators, local business owners, and community volunteers who are passionate about sustainability and environmental action. Our membership focus is on active engagement rather than passive subscription

Experiential learning, in particular real-world passion projects 45,000 plus students and almost comprehensive

Materialidad Riesgos Economía Finanzas

Indigenous Knowledge Systems research and learner-centered education practice

Our focus is integrating the SDGs into the curriculum. This involves teaching students about sustainability issues, equipping them with the skills to address these issues, and fostering a commitment to sustainable 500 onwards

Area of focus covers all SDG goals; accepted partner to the UN SDG 2030 goals and signatory to UN Global Digital Compact.

Energy consumption, food insecurity, student educaton 5,000 students, Associates Degree

Integration of SDGs into the general education curriculum. Development of campus infrastructure to support the SDGs. Development of the campus strategic plan and master plan to support the SDGs. Student enrollment is 1300. City population is 35,000. Alumni base is 16,000.

Bryant University’s General Education Program is the cornerstone of a Bryant education. The Program welcomes our newest members into our scholarly community; sets the foundation for success inside and outside the classroom; and cultivates the qualities of character, resilience, teamwork, and leadership vital to career growth and membership in a healthy, democratic society. Using the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to engage with the problem of Social Impact, the General Education Program provides students with a range of coherent, interdisciplinary, and experiential opportunities to develop the cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills essential to making sense of the world and their ability to contribute to improving it. Students explore the challenges facing their communities and world through engagement with one or more of the 17 SDGs in different ways in each of the courses in the Program. After all the General Education courses have been completed, students take one final General Education course: • Capstone (GEN 390) : An experiential course (GEN 390) that integrates skills honed across the curriculum, understanding of the SDGs, and grasp of the innovation process to tackle a real-world problem in cooperation with a partner from the community or beyond.

Green and Sustainable chemistry

All sustainability initiatives implemented at an institution

1. Leadership development for leaders in higher education to increase their capacities and dispositions for transformation 2. Helping higher education institutions identify initiatives to reform their institutions to become regenerative 3. Systems level transformation of higher education in service of social and ecological wellbeing