Higher Education in the World 4

Higher Education's Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

Av Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI), Global University Network for In (Guni), Global University Network for In (GUNI), Global University Network for Innovation (Guni)

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From the series of thematic reports from the Global University Network for Innovation, this new report explores key issues facing higher education institutions today. This report is essential reading for university leaders, academics and policy-makers.

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Utgivningsdatum2011-11-17
Mått210 x 279 x 21 mm
Vikt924 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieGUNI Series on the Social Commitment of Universities
Antal sidor341
Upplaga2012
FörlagPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN9780230535558

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THE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR INNOVATION (GUNI) is composed of Higher Education UNESCO Chairs and other institutions that are highly committed to innovation in higher education. It was set up by UNESCO, the United Nations University (UNU) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Spain, which hosts the secretariat. GUNI works for the application of the decisions taken at the World Conference on Higher Education (WCHE, Paris 1998). Its mission is to contribute to the reinforcement of higher education worldwide, by putting into practice the decisions adopted at the WCHE, specifically improving quality in teaching, promoting innovation in higher education and strengthening the social commitment of universities.

INTRODUCTION Foreword (GUNI) Institutional Presentations Higher Education gross enrolment ratios (GER) by country and human development index (GUNI) PART I: THE CONTEXT The World on the Edge Sustainability in Higher Education: A Global Overview of Progress and Possibilities PART II: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES Higher Education and Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience Higher Education and Sustainability in Arab States Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience Higher Education and Sustainability in Asia and Pacific Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience Higher Education and Sustainability in Europe Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience Higher Education and Sustainability in USA and Canada Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience Higher Education and Sustainability in Latin-America and the Caribbean Inside Looking Spotlight Issues Network Experience PART III: MOVING FROM UNDERSTANDING TO ACTION GUNI Study: Breaking barriers for transformation PART IV: VISIONS FOR TRANSFORMATION Educating for Living with the Earth Knowledge for a New Paradigm Open up to Society: Building Sustainability Together Learning for Change Research and Teaching for Sustainable Livelihoods Universities in Transition PART V: STATISTICAL APPENDIX (GUNI) PART VI: BIBLIOGRAPHY