Definition
Sustainability policies can be characterized as dynamic, complex, and interactive systems through which environmental problems are identified and countered by creating new policies or by reforming existing policies with the objective to improve environmental performance and to collaborate with sustainable development processes. They encompass human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations and can be created both by public and private sectors. In this context, it should be emphasized that higher education institutions play a fundamental role in the formulation, implementation, and discussion of policies aimed at sustainability.
Introduction
The challenge associated with the promotion and implementation of sustainable development (SD) is a global concern. At this scale, the efforts of governments and society are aimed at curbing environmental degradation and its direct and indirect consequences, through public policies...
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Dias, K.H.F., de Lima Ribeiro, J.C., de Moraes Hoefel, J.L. (2019). Sustainability Policies. In: Leal Filho, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11352-0_492
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