Open AccessIncorporating Sustainability into the Academic Institution
Author(s) -
Charlotte Kate Sinden
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
reinvention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1755-7429
DOI - 10.31273/reinvention.v14i1.722
Subject(s) - sustainability , context (archaeology) , sustainability science , sustainability organizations , institution , academic institution , narrative , political science , social sustainability , environmental resource management , order (exchange) , environmental planning , public relations , engineering ethics , business , engineering , management , geography , environmental science , economics , ecology , linguistics , philosophy , archaeology , finance , law , biology
This research examines environmental sustainability in the UK university context. Universities are prioritising sustainability commitments with many declaring a Climate Emergency, as well as recognising the importance of educating students about climate change. This research used a case-study approach in which semi-structured interviews were coupled with secondary data analysis, and suggests universities are pivotal for greater environmental sustainability. The results reiterate the urgent need to significantly improve environmental performance and educate people in the field of sustainability, whilst presenting the challenges and realities faced in doing so. It is recommended that in order to achieve optimum sustainability solutions a cohesive approach is required to embed a common sustainability narrative for all.