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Sustainable development is not merely a passing trend but a movement in transforming our world into a better place. This study explores and examines sustainability awareness in the Singaporean higher education sector. As deduced from the literature review, sustainability plays an important role in improving the environmental, economic and social performance of individuals and businesses. This study examines the advantages and risks in relation to sustainability awareness in Singapore’s tertiary education institutions. It is evident that strides are being made in sustainable development on a global scale. Singapore was the first South East Asian country to recognise the potential importance of sustainability. However, Singapore’s higher education sector has not fully integrated sustainability into its education programs. This research will act as a tool of information and a foundation for further research studies on sustainability awareness and the role of higher education. This research was conducted using an online survey questionnaire which was distributed to the general public in Singapore. The data collected was analysed in accordance with the research objectives and questions. The newly derived factors were formed based on the data collected in relation to the advantages and risks associated with sustainability in Singapore. A few key recommendations were provided such as collaboration with all stakeholders, environmental issues need to be a top priority for the education system, and constant monitoring on environmental efforts. This research aims to provide information about the role of higher education in cultivating sustainability awareness for the future young leaders in Singapore.
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Chandran, N.R. (2017). Sustainability Awareness in Singapore’s Higher Education Sector. In: Issa, T., Isaias, P., Issa, T. (eds) Sustainability, Green IT and Education Strategies in the Twenty-first Century. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57070-9_11
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