Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Education in Higher Institutions

Challenge Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Problem statement and associated challenges........................................................................1
Potential solutions to the problem..........................................................................................2
Individual reflective log.........................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
The sustainable development that is defined by the UN (United Nations) explains that "it is a
kind of modification that fulfils and satisfies the requirement of the current generation without
managing the ability of forthcoming generations to fulfil and satisfy their requirements".
Sustainable development is very important in today's world because humans have blindly utilized
the resources on the planet that have created cultural, social, economic and environmental
impacts that are causing harm (Murray, 2018). Increasing population of humans, urbanization,
industrialisation, increased human migration, high urbanisation and many other factors like
depletion of resources, climate change and catastrophic conditions throughout the world has
created more demand for a sustainable future. Education act a critical role in influencing the
behaviours of individuals and their actions and it has a great part of establishing a sustainable
future. The report will describe various problems in implementing sustainable education systems
so that UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and certain solutions to overcome these
challenges so that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could be achieved. In the hand it will
provide an individual reflective log for reflecting upon the experience through this project
assignment.
MAIN BODY
Problem statement and associated challenges
Higher education institutions may not provide the skills and knowledge that are
necessary for promoting sustainable development
The concept of sustainability is inherently complex because it needs the participation of
people for improving the health of the planet, society and economy. As explained by UNESCO,
educational activity for sustainable development "encourages individuals to discover new ways
of thinking for working towards the achievement of Sustainable goals in the future". Therefore, it
is important that quality education is provided to the students at every stage of their life (Habib,
and et. al., 2021). Educating students in such a manner that sustainable development can be
integrated in all the aspects of their educational or academic career like research, teaching,
learning etc. can bring a necessity for change and moving towards sustainable development. The
problems are many for integrating sustainable development learning and teaching activities
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