Vol. 7 No. 65 (2025): March
Artículos

Education for Sustainability:: Sustainable Awareness and Action of University Students

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  • Jerónimo Amado López Arriaga,
  • Gloria Ortega Santillán,
  • Emmanuel Moreno Rivera
Jerónimo Amado López Arriaga
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Gloria Ortega Santillán
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Emmanuel Moreno Rivera
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51896/rilcods.v7i65.820

Published 2025-04-03

Keywords

  • Environmental education,
  • Environmental awareness,
  • Environment,
  • Sustainable development,
  • Environmental conservation,
  • Vocational education,
  • University students
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How to Cite

López Arriaga, J. A., Ortega Santillán, G., & Moreno Rivera, E. (2025). Education for Sustainability:: Sustainable Awareness and Action of University Students. Desarrollo Sustentable, Negocios, Emprendimiento Y Educación, 7(65), 126–141. https://doi.org/10.51896/rilcods.v7i65.820
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Abstract

The present research examines the importance of integrating sustainability education into higher education institutions and the fundamental role that university students play in promoting responsible environmental practices. This study analyzes how universities are incorporating sustainability principles into their curricula and the various ways in which students can positively influence environmental care. Educational initiatives, academic programs, and extracurricular projects aimed at increasing environmental awareness and action among students are explored. Examples of universities that have successfully implemented sustainable educational strategies and the positive impacts these have had on the student community and environment are highlighted. The study also addresses university students' perceptions and attitudes towards sustainability, identifying factors that motivate their participation in environmental activities and barriers that may inhibit their involvement. Additionally, the challenges and opportunities that higher education institutions face in promoting a culture of sustainability are discussed, including the need for greater collaboration among students, faculty, and administrators. The research underscores that university students are key agents in advancing towards a more sustainable future, and that sustainability education is essential to empower them in protecting the environment and implementing innovative solutions to current ecological problems.

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