International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education: Volume 3 Issue 3

Definitions and frameworks for environmental sustainability in higher education

This paper reviews definitions and frameworks for sustainability in higher education by examining a set of major national and international declarations and institutional policies…

“Sustainability” in higher education: From doublethink and newspeak to critical thinking and meaningful learning

It is higher education’s responsibility to continuously challenge and critique value and knowledge claims that have prescriptive tendencies. Part of this responsibility lies in…

Shifting sights: The cultural challenge of sustainability

This article focuses on the need for universities, as teaching and research organisations, to recognise and act upon a more culturally inclusive interpretation of “sustainable…

Advancing sustainability in higher education: Issues and opportunities for research

This paper explores issues related to the choice of goals and approaches for advancing sustainability in higher education through research. The paper argues that the diverse…

Institutional assessment tools for sustainability in higher education: Strengths, weaknesses, and implications for practice and theory

This paper analyzes recent efforts to measure sustainability in higher education across institutions. The benefits of cross‐institutional assessments include: identifying and…

Sustainability and peace in Costa Rica: The case of the University of Costa Rica

This article describes initiatives at the University of Costa Rica, which, in combination with national programs, have strengthened the country’s commitment to sustainable…

Sustainable development in higher education in Russia: The case of St Petersburg State University

This article focuses on attempts to introduce elements of sustainable development education into the curriculum of one of the largest Russian universities. At St Petersburg State…

Sustainable development in higher education in the Philippines: The case of Miriam College

The Philippines is one of the signatories to the historic Agenda 21 and was noted to be among the first countries to establish a National Council for Sustainable Development. Ten…

Ozone Connections: Expert Networks in Global Environmental Governance

Rethinking Sustainability: Power, Knowledge and Institutions

Voluntary Environmental Agreements: Process, Practice and Future Use

Introduction

Diary

Earth Summit 2002 Sustainable Development Awards

Editorial