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Article Information:
Title:
Engaging stakeholders in a sustainability context: The Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development in Hamburg and region
Author(s):
Walter Leal Filho, Jens Schwarz
Journal:
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Year:
2008
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
498 - 508
ISSN:
1467-6370
DOI:
10.1108/14676370810905599
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Document Access:
Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of RCE Hamburg, one of the latest Regional Centres of Excellence (RCE) to be created. It outlines the activities performed by the RCE and describes its relationships with the various stakeholders.
Design/methodology/approach – A description of the region where the RCE is located is provided, along with some facts and figures related to the site. In addition, a description of the structure and the activities of the RCE Hamburg is provided, complemented by a description of the engagement of various stakeholders.
Findings – The paper shows that, by means of projects and action-based initiatives, synergies between regional centres of expertise on education for sustainable development and agencies based at the local level can be achieved.
Originality/value – The RCE is characterised by an integrated approach where different target groups are involved (e.g. schools, NGOs and industry) and where a local university plays a catalyst role.
Keywords:
Centres of excellence, Germany, Regional development, Stakeholder analysis, Sustainable development
Article Type:
Case study