THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A Transformative Agenda?
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THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A Transforma...
Book Details
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Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Author: Wendy Steele • Lauren Rickards
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Language: English
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Edition: 2023
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ISBN: 9783031261725
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Pages: 308
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Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
This insightful volume delves into the critical role that universities must play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognizing that the current concept of sustainable development stems from the legacy of modernity and colonialism, the book encourages a deep and reflective engagement with the SDGs. It emphasizes that universities are not merely drivers of transformation but are themselves subjects of essential change.
Through a focus on education about, for, and through sustainable development, the authors advocate for meaningful and progressive academic practices that challenge traditional paradigms. With discussions spanning from ethical innovation to re-thinking research engagement, this work serves as a compelling call to action for higher education institutions to assume responsibility in shaping a sustainable and equitable future.
Structured around eight key chapters, including "A Transformative Agenda," "Learning and Teaching Matters," and "Sustainable Futures," this book is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and all those invested in the intersection of education and sustainability.
About the Authors
Wendy Steele is Associate Professor in Sustainability and Urban Planning at the Centre for Urban Research (CUR), RMIT University, Melbourne. Her work focuses on cities, climate change, and human-nature relationships, with a strong emphasis on education and scholarship for sustainable development. She is the author of six books that explore quiet activism, urban governance, climate justice, and transformative sustainability.
Lauren Rickards is Professor at the Centre for Urban Research and Director of the Urban Futures Enabling Capability Platform at RMIT University. As a human geographer, her research explores societal responses to climate change and the implications for sustainable development within the research and education sectors.
