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Universities speak up regarding the implementation of sustainable development challenges: the case of Portugal

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datacite.subject.sdg04:Educação de Qualidade
datacite.subject.sdg12:Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis
datacite.subject.sdg17:Parcerias para a Implementação dos Objetivos
dc.contributor.authorFarinha, Carla
dc.contributor.authorCaeiro, Sandra
dc.contributor.authorAzeiteiro, Ulisses
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-28T14:03:24Z
dc.date.available2021-09-28T14:03:24Z
dc.date.issued2020-03-14
dc.date.updated2021-09-17T14:07:30Z
dc.description.abstractPurpose – This study aims to expand knowledge and provide further insights on how education for sustainable development (ESD) has been integrated into programmes at higher education institutions (HEIs) in Portugal. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire survey was given to key actors in charge of sustainability implementation at each Portuguese public university. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with 13 of the survey respondents and the data were analysed. Findings – Results showed that Portuguese public universities have their own strategies and policies on ESD, leading them to introduce initiatives arising from their proactiveness rather than governmental edicts. Some universities implemented ESD planning and beneficial “green” practices such as waste separation and recycling and ways to reduce energy consumption that can be a result of the improvement after the United Nations Decade 2005-2014. However, these actions seem to have been taken in isolation and not holistically integrated. Universities face many barriers including lack of funding, not properly trained people and inept government policies. They also must overcome challenges in implementing ESD. Research limitations/implications – This research into the implementation of ESD has a national scope; the findings should be interpreted only in a Portuguese university context despite the high number of interviewees. Practical implications – The study has increased knowledge, provided further insights on how ESD has been integrated at HEIs and provided examples of integrated practices at Portuguese universities. A Sustainability4U platform was proposed for enhancing awareness of the need for increasing sustainable development. Originality/value – This study contributes to defining a country’s profile and how to implement sustainability in HEIs. The importance of obtaining information from key actors in sustainability at Portuguese public universities was highlighted.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/ijshe-08-2019-0250pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1467-6370
dc.identifier.slugcv-prod-1627053
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/11126
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.subjectEducation for Sustainable Development (ESD)pt_PT
dc.subjectHigher education institutionspt_PT
dc.subjectWhole institution approachpt_PT
dc.subjectPortugalpt_PT
dc.subjectUniversitiespt_PT
dc.titleUniversities speak up regarding the implementation of sustainable development challenges: the case of Portugalpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/154702/PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Journal of Sustainability in Higher Educationpt_PT
oaire.fundingStream6817 - DCRRNI ID
person.familyNameFarinha
person.familyNameCaeiro
person.familyNameAzeiteiro
person.givenNameCarla Sofia
person.givenNameSandra
person.givenNameUlisses
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project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
rcaap.cv.cienciaid8515-398A-D241 | SANDRA SOFIA FERREIRA DA SILVA CAEIRO
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