Sustainable education: A buzzword of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Muhammad Zahid; Zulkipli Ghazali; Haseeb Ur Rahman

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-3817-2.ch037

Sustainable education: A buzzword of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Muhammad Zahid^*
, Zulkipli Ghazali
, Haseeb Ur Rahman

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The sustainable development (hereafter, S.D.) aims a growth that could satisfy the wants and needs of present generation without affecting future generations. Accordingly, this study investigates the role of HEIs in S.D. by selecting the case of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. The study adapted the universities sustainable development initiatives checklist/index for qualitative analysis of the main website, operational documents, and practical initiatives of the university for S.D. The findings revealed that the university has good and meaningful contributions towards three dimensions of S.D. i.e. economic, social and environment. The study proposed an improvement in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and implementation of S.D. framework for universities. The findings have significance and practical implications for academia, regulatory bodies, policy makers, and HEIs. Also, the findings are significant in association with new economic model (NEM) and vision 2020 of Malaysia.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainable Development
Subtitle of host publication	Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	843-867
Number of pages	25
ISBN (Electronic)	9781522538189
ISBN (Print)	9781522538172
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3817-2.ch037
State	Published - 31 Oct 2017
Externally published	Yes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Environmental Science
General Engineering

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