Essays about: "sustainability in higher education"

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1. 21. The impact of rainwater harvesting and fertilizer micro-dosing on farm and household sustainability in rural Tanzania

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Diana Lucia Escobar Jaramillo; [2021]
   Keywords : difference-in-difference; East Africa; food security; innovations; propensity score matching; sustainability indicators; Tanzania; Technology adoption;

   Abstract : Food insecurity and poverty are of major concern for farmers in Tanzania, and the technologies rainwater harvesting coupled with fertilizer micro-dosing promise to aid in easing these burdens, particularly in a water-limited context. In this study, I performed an ex-post assessment of the impact of these two innovations in the sustainability of households and farms, in two contrasting regions of Tanzania semi-arid Dodoma and semi-humid Morogoro, to see if they would be relevant to promote in the country. READ MORE

3. 22. Ecovillages as Destinations : Potential of Educational Tourism for Coping with Climate-Anxiety

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Lena Rothe; [2021]
   Keywords : ecovillage; climate anxiety; educational tourism; student mental health service; coping; mental health; tourism; eco anxiety; higher education; education for sustainable development; climate change; study visit; community; the work that reconnects; deep ecology;

   Abstract : Climate-anxiety is a growing mental health issue among the public and particularly among students in sustainability-related studies in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). As education on climate change in HEI overly relies on cognitive learning, students are not able to address their emotions and potential worries about climate change adequately. READ MORE

4. 23. Oriental wisdom meets occidental construct: How Chinese University students perceive sustainability?

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Wei Shao; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Perception; University students; Sustainability in Higher education; Bottom-up approach; Institutional logic perspective;

   Abstract : Sustainability is a global issue, whilst the extant sustainability research is largely inclined towards the global north. China as one of most prominent emerging countries, itsimportance in sustainability research has been emphasized by many scholars. READ MORE

5. 24. Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: Paradox or Pioneering? : A Case Study on the Universities of Goettingen and Uppsala

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Lea Marie Quilitz; [2021]
   Keywords : sustainable development; higher education institutions; Uppsala University; University of Goettingen; sustainable governance; sustainable campus; student initiatives;

   Abstract : Sustainable development (SD) as a concept and principle aims to find solutions to balance the needs of people worldwide with the resources and limits of the Earth’s ecosystems. Given their social responsibility in educating future generations, higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly expected to foster SD. READ MORE

6. 25. Higher education institutions and sustainable development : A case study of a technological university

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : SOFIA EKWALL SUNDBY; [2021]
   Keywords : Higher education institutions HEIs ; sustainability; environmental sustainability; social sustainability; economic sustainability; sustainable development; sustainability assessment tools SATs ; indicator-based assessment; Lärosäten för högre utbildning; hållbarhet; miljömässig hållbarhet; social hållbarhet; ekonomisk hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; hållbarhetbedömningsverktyg; indikator-baserad bedömning;

   Abstract : Today, the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) is education, research, and to contribute to society. The requirement of contributing to society especially requires that the institutions contribute to sustainable development. READ MORE