From a Three-Legged Stool to a Three-Dimensional World: Integrating Rights, Gender and Indigenous Knowledge into Sustainability Practice and Law

Indigenous community knowledge is indeed essential for the sustainable development of community and University-Industry Linkage (UIL) initiatives. It provides valuable local contextualized expertise, engages local indigenous stakeholders, bridges the gap between academia, industry, and the community, incorporates local traditions and indigenous cultural practices, and creates a long-term impact on society, universities, and industries towards achieving sustainable development goals. Therefore, this study aims to examine the existing indigenous knowledge models for sustainable UIL and community development, thereby developing a unique indigenous knowledge model showing how it transforms the UIL and community development to sustainable development through integrated systems nexus. The study utilizes an in-depth literature review as its methodological approach, examining existing data from literature and conceptual frameworks of innovation development models. The results obtained from this comprehensive review indicate that many research findings have portrayed indigenous knowledge as a primitive method of knowledge sharing. However, the findings of this current research, along with a few other studies, demonstrate that indigenous knowledge serves as a foundation and baseline for UIL and community development, aligned with indigenous culture. This allows for the easy communication and diffusion of knowledge to the user community through their native way of life. The findings have also revealed the dynamic interaction among indigenous communities, industry, universities, and government, showing how these stakeholders collaborate synergistically to achieve sustainable development goals for both the community and UIL initiatives. The model is distinctive in that it introduces the Indigenous Quadruple Helix Nexus Model, which provides a novel perspective on contemporary knowledge. This model highlights the interplay and collaboration among indigenous communities, industry, universities, and government, emphasizing the unique contributions and interactions of each stakeholder group in shaping and advancing knowledge in the present context. In conclusion, this study has assessed the existing literature related to indigenous knowledge and its linkage with UIL and introduced a unique helix model that integrated the community, industry, university and government.

Background: The implications of climate change on the world include infectious diseases, food insecurity, poverty, health disparities, and resource scarcity, among other things. The main way to control those effects is through sustainable development. Nursing students should be well-prepared to fulfill the vital role that nursing plays in sustainability development. The aim was to determine the effect of social-platform-based educational programs on critical care nursing students' knowledge and practice toward sustainable development goals (SDG). Research design: A Quasi-experimental (one group pre/post-test) design was utilized in the current study. Setting: The study was conducted at the faculty of nursing at Sohag University, Egypt. Subjects: A convenient sample of the 2nd academic year critical care nursing students was enrolled in the academic year 2023/2024 (no. =400). Tools for data collection: Two instruments were used as follows: (I) Critical care nursing students' sustainable development knowledge questionnaire which consisted of two parts; 1: personal characteristics and 2 - sustainable development knowledge and (II) Critical care nursing students' sustainable development practices observational checklist. Results: There were statistically significant differences in Critical care nursing students' sustainable development total knowledge mean scores post-social-platform-based- educational program and one month later than pre- social-platform based- educational program, as well as statistically significant differences with a marked increase in all dimensions of critical care nursing students' sustainable development total practices, mean scores post- social-platform based- educational program and one month later than pre- social-platform based- educational program. Also, the current study findings revealed a negative statistical correlation between the critical nursing students' total mean scores of sustainable development knowledge and their total mean scores of sustainable development practices. Conclusion: The implementation of a social-platform-based- educational program has a significant effect on improving critical nursing students' knowledge as well as practice regarding sustainability development goals. Recommendations: Training programs regarding sustainable development and incorporating sustainable development courses at different levels of nursing curricula.

On 25 September 2015, the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly in the United Nations approved the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Resolution 70/1 “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” building upon the vision of the original Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Although intended to account for the shortfalls found in the original MDGs, the SDGs still neglect fundamental qualities of cultural sovereignty that are key for maintaining sustainable practices, values, and lifestyle habits. None of the 17 SDGs emphasize the need to protect local ecological knowledge, cultural heritage—nor its interrelation with biodiversity—as a pathway to sustainability. Further, the factors that threaten local ecological knowledge, traditional lifestyles, and alternative economic practices are absent, provoking indigenous and local peoples to argue that they, and their cultural sovereignty, remain unrecognized by this new “sustainable” development agenda. I argue that focusing on indirect drivers that undermine sustainable management practices must be explicitly addressed to address this conceptual lacuna. Indirect drivers include cultural and ethical facets of the human-nature relationship. Biocultural heritage, reflecting the diverse ways of being between human communities and their local environments, is the rich history of language, heritage, cultural memory, ecological knowledge, and values and should be explicitly be articulated as a key component to any sustainability agenda. Consequently, I propose that to accomplish the SDGs’ mission, it is indispensable to include a sustainable development goal “number 18” that recognizes biocultural heritage.

Entrepreneurial activities cause a disastrous effect on us and our future generation due to its contribution to environmental degradation. Because of this, sustainable entrepreneurship practice becomes a resolution of ecological problems capable of addressing business change issues, public health, and safety concerns and crucial for sustainable development. Pollution was identified causing environmental degradation among the upstream and downstream players in Malaysian herbal industry. In response, the Malaysian government focused on ensuring that herbal‐based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) produce products through safe and environmentally friendly practices. Literature suggests that organizational culture influences sustainable entrepreneurship practice among small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises, hence provide them the opportunities to achieve sustainable business development. Nonetheless, its implementation among SMEs is still low due to numerous challenges. This paper intends to investigate the standpoints of herbal‐based SMEs on the influence of top leadership culture and strategic sustainability orientation on sustainable entrepreneurship practice towards achieving sustainable development. This study surveyed 300 herbal‐based SMEs in Malaysia, and data were analyzed using structural equation model. Structural equation model displays the interrelations among latent constructs and observable variables in a model. The results show that top leadership culture has both direct and indirect effect on sustainable practices through strategic sustainability orientation, accounting for 71.049% variance. Findings reveal that both top leadership culture and strategic sustainability orientation are significantly related to sustainable entrepreneurship practice among the respondents, thus substantiates and support previous findings on the crucial roles of top leadership culture and strategic sustainability orientation in enabling organizations to achieve sustainable development.

Ethiopia’s special economic zones (SEZs) sustainability practices are aimed at achieving the country's sustainable development; however, their failure has resulted in repercussions for sustainable local community development. This study analyzed the repercussions on the sustainable development of local communities resulting from the failure of SEZs' sustainability practices, focusing on three SEZs: Eastern Special Economic Zone (ESEZ), Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone (BLSEZ), and Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone (DDFTZ). The study employed a mixed research approach with an exploratory sequential design in which the qualitative phase was carried out and analyzed using content and thematic analysis, followed by the quantitative phase using descriptive analysis and a multivariate multiple linear regression. The study found that SEZs' sustainability practices negatively contributed to the local community’s sustainable development in economic, social, environmental, and peace perspectives. The multivariate multiple linear regression results show that economic sustainability practices significantly influenced social and economic development challenges, while governance sustainability practices significantly influenced the environmental sustainability and sustainable peace of local communities. To this end, it is suggested that systemic measures should improve the sustainability practices of SEZs as they minimize the negative impacts of SEZs on the local communities' sustainable development.

In line with the global goals for sustainable development (SDG goals), UNWTO has emphasized sustainable tourism development for achieving SDGs targets in the member countries. Bangladesh has already identified tourism as a thrust sector for the development of the country. The present study identifies the opportunities and contributions of tourism activities for achieving SDGs in Bangladesh. This study analyses the existing tourism policies and plans, government regulations, reports, and SDG related practices to attain the objectives. It is observed that SDG goals number 8, 12, and 14 are directly related to tourism. Furthermore, tourism can contribute to achieving some other SDG goals, like 3, 11, and 15. The study reveals that the contributions of tourism to GDP and employment are in an increasing trend. Sustainable Consumption and Production practices are encouraging the tourism businesses to include nature and biodiversity conservation in their management plans. Marine tourism development in the Bay-of-Bengal can play a positive role in reducing the negative impact of climate change and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources. The study reveals that sustainable tourism development through cultural, religious, and archeological features can make Dhaka a stable and sustainable city. The study shows that sustainable tourism development in protected areas can ensure the preservation of forest areas, protect biodiversity conservation and provide sustainable use of natural resources. Sustainable tourism development can ensure long-term social, economic, and environmental benefits to all stakeholders to contribute a sustainable development in Bangladesh.

With problems around oil and water supply and natural wildlife heritage, air, water, and land pollution have been significant factors in Qatar, in addition to smog and acid rain. In line with Qatar's National Vision 2030, Philippine School Doha (PSD) exhibits its allegiance to the cause and United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Aligned with these goals, PSD's vision targets 10 SDGs by implementing sustainable practices to inspire sustainable eco volunteerism. Instilled in the mission and philosophy, the Senior High School (SHS) department has been promoting the core value, pro-environment, by providing Academic Track and Specialization curricula and imbuing students with love for the environment. This study described the measurable impact of PSD's sustainable practices such as Elite Paper Recycling, No to Single-Use Plastic Advocacy, and C-Patrol and Doha Bank Eco-Schools on students' move towards youth environmentalism. A survey questionnaire was made and validated using quantitative descriptive research design and the Input-Process-Output approach. To know the SHS students' profile, awareness of, and compliance with the sustainable practices, Slovin's formula was used, including 190 respondents as the sample in this study conducted in S.Y. 2021-2022. This study also utilized the simple random sampling technique. Computed percentage, frequency, and weighted mean prove that SHS students initiate action regardless of awareness. 89% of SHS students are aware and often comply with sustainable practices. Hence, they demonstrated the readiness to participate and collaborate in a three-stage plan. The first stage is Encourage, where a committee was formed for a sustainability audit. A program and website were launched with desktop monitoring devices and eco codes for readiness and purpose. The second stage is Conduct and campaign, where implementation occurred through scratch paper, water bottle collections, checklists on sanitary, and resourceful practices per class (e.g., saving cartons), classroom waste segregation, cleanups, and ecological camps. The last stage is Obtain and optimize. Weekly awards, online progress reports, recognition (e.g., newsletters, including students' environmental products and studies embedded in the curriculum), and reevaluation (e.g., behavior modification) monitor objectives and set new goals. To aid in behavioral modification towards youth environmentalism, it consists of reinforcing existing habits and activities, raising awareness and action, and including innovations and eco-friendly technology. Such measures include minimizing wastes at large (e.g., Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose), conservation of energy and water, and partnerships with initiatives (e.g., Al Meera). 96% of senior high school students are aware of the sustainable practices in PSD after the three-stage plan. The senior high school students comply least with Elite Paper Recycling as the total mean is 2.70 with the verbal interpretation of 'Often. The senior high school students sometimes comply with the No to Single-Use Plastic Advocacy of the school as the total mean 3.08 with the verbal interpretation of 'Often.' The senior high school students comply best with C-Patrol and Doha Bank Eco-Schools. The students should have more initiative in sustainability practices with or without criteria and acknowledgments. Although results were satisfactory, the researchers and future researchers can increase the number of respondents in the study to gain better results. Furthermore, future researchers can use this research to assist them if their research problem involves environmentalism and sustainability topics to spread awareness further. Future researchers could also find more partnerships to push the school to its fullest potential as an eco-school. School administrators may utilize this information to help instructors from many departments teach students about the importance of environmentalism and sustainable measures that can be used to promote sustainable development and raise awareness. These indicated actions require PSD students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to achieve the sustainability goals and strengthen the eco-school reputation.

Introduction: Gastronomic tourism has emerged as an important aspect of cultural tourism, offering authentic experiences that reflect the identity and traditions of a region. In tourist cities, both in Brazil and in Europe, gastronomy plays a crucial role in promoting cultural aspects and implementing sustainable practices. The intersection between culture, sustainability and gastronomy is a field of study that deserves attention, as these dynamics can influence both cultural preservation and sustainable economic development in these regions. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between cultural aspects and sustainability practices in gastronomic venues located in tourist cities in Brazil and Europe. The research seeks to identify how local gastronomy can serve as a vehicle for promoting culture and at the same time fostering sustainable practices, contributing to responsible tourism and the preservation of local resources. Method: To achieve this objective, a scoping review was conducted, which included the analysis of scientific articles, reports from international organizations and case studies published in the last ten years. The scoping review allows mapping the available evidence on the relationship between culture, sustainability and gastronomy in tourism contexts, offering a comprehensive view of the practices and strategies adopted in different regions. Inclusion criteria were established to ensure the relevance of the selected studies, considering aspects such as cultural representativeness, adoption of sustainable practices and impact on local tourism. Results: The review indicated that gastronomic venues in tourist cities in Brazil and Europe use gastronomy as a powerful tool for cultural preservation and promotion of sustainability. In Brazil, the valorization of native ingredients and traditional culinary techniques has proven effective in preserving local cultures, while in Europe, the integration of sustainable production and consumption practices is more consolidated. However, both contexts face challenges, such as the need to balance tourism demand with the preservation of natural and cultural resources, as well as the management of the environmental impact generated by tourism. Final Considerations: This study highlights the importance of gastronomic venues as promoters of culture and sustainability in tourist cities. The practices adopted in both Brazil and Europe show that it is possible to align cultural preservation with sustainable development, as long as appropriate policies and strategies are implemented.

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Green construction procurement is a part of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) that influence economic growth on a strategic level. Adopting green technologies and practices has no longer been an option but a well-worth route for gaining a competitive advantage in the construction sector. The emergent concepts of green procurement and sustainability have raised the need to measure the financial performances in supply chain practices. Green procurement is now gaining importance in the construction industry and supply chain practices for a safer tomorrow. The study aimed to investigate the impact of construction procurement on green logistic services, innovation practices, and their subsequent role in gaining sustainable economic development goals. The population frame for this study was the project teams (engineers and project managers) of construction companies in China. The sampling design followed was convenient random sampling. The study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire surveys to avoid any respondent biases and/or errors. The study's findings show that construction procurement is partially associated with green logistic services management, which thoroughly determines the sustainable economic development goals. Furthermore, construction procurement is found to have a significant impact on green innovation practices that partially predict the SDGs, and the mediation of green logistic services and innovation practices are partially mediated to the construction procurement and sustainable goals. In the future, the study results will help the construction practitioners, contractors, bidders, and engineering community to shape their relationships in a greener way up or down the stream of their supply chains. Additionally, the implication of green procurement and logistic services offers many challenges in the long run for attaining SDGs; however, in the short run, it gives operational efficiency and less hazardous environmental emissions.

Objective: This study aims to analyze whether the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contribute to organizational resilience and corporate sustainability, using Eletrobras as the case study. Given the increasing importance of resilience and sustainability in business discussions, the research investigates the impact of adopting the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs on business management, assessing their influence on corporate sustainability and, consequently, on organizational resilience. Theoretical Framework: This section presents the main concepts and theories that support the research. It highlights the interconnected nature of systemic changes, unexpected and abrupt events, and global risks that impact people's lives, businesses, and the environment. The study is grounded in theories related to corporate sustainability, organizational resilience, and sustainable development, particularly focusing on the role of the SDGs as a strategic framework for enhancing these dimensions within organizations. Method: The methodology of this research consists of a case study, employing desk research to analyze data and information from Eletrobras between 2011 and 2020. The study investigates the process of integrating the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs into business management and evaluates their impact on corporate sustainability and organizational resilience. The research employs a selection of key indicators and performs statistical tests to assess the correlation between corporate sustainability and organizational resilience. Results and Discussion: The results indicate that both corporate sustainability and organizational resilience improved following the incorporation of the SDGs at Eletrobras. Statistical analyses reveal a strong, significant, and positive correlation between these two variables. The discussion contextualizes these findings within the theoretical framework, exploring the implications of SDG adoption for business resilience and sustainability strategies. Additionally, potential limitations and discrepancies in the study are addressed. Research Implications: The findings offer valuable insights into the practical and theoretical implications of integrating SDGs into corporate strategies. In the field of business sustainability and resilience, the study provides evidence that aligning corporate policies with global sustainability goals enhances an organization's ability to withstand and adapt to crises. These implications are particularly relevant for energy sector companies, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to improve sustainability and resilience practices. Originality/Value: This study contributes to literature by empirically demonstrating the relationship between corporate sustainability and organizational resilience in the context of SDG adoption. The originality lies in the longitudinal approach of analyzing data over nearly a decade and using statistical methods to measure this correlation. The findings reinforce the importance of incorporating global sustainability frameworks into business strategies, providing a practical roadmap for companies aiming to enhance resilience through sustainable development initiatives.

(1) Background: contents and strategies related to sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being introduced in academic curricula, and the organization of the university environment is evolving to adopt sustainable practices. One of the main aims of this evolution is to raise students’ awareness of sustainability and to encourage them to develop attitudes, knowledge and competencies for acting as future responsible citizens. This implies the need to examine and understand students’ attitudes and beliefs towards sustainability. (2) Method: a systematic literature review has been performed to examine the most recent studies focused on university students’ beliefs and attitudes towards sustainable development. Three educational online databases were searched for identified research papers, and in the end, 20 papers have been included in the analysis. (3) Results: in recent years there has been a growing interest in the topic of university students’ assessment of sustainability beliefs and attitudes. Assessment was frequently limited to the environmental dimension of sustainability, placing the economic, social and educational dimensions in the background. Most of the assessing tools have been developed as quantitative questionnaires. (4) Conclusions: understanding the attitudes and perceptions of university students about sustainability issues is an essential task for helping higher education institutions to effectively infuse the contents and principles of sustainable development into their environments.

Foreword by Sara Parkin OBE (Co-founder and Programme Director, Forum for the Future). Preface. 1 Contextual Background. 1.1 Sustainable Development Context. 1.1.1 Origins of Sustainable Development. 1.1.2 The WCED 'Bruntland' Report7. 1.1.3 Earth Summit. 1.1.4 Local Agenda. 1.1.5 UK Response to Sustainable Development. 1.1.6 Earth Summit II. 1.2 The Built Environment. 1.2.1 The Built Environment Professions. 1.2.2 The Built Environment and Sustainable Development. 1.2.3 Corporate and Individual Sustainability Responsibilities. 1.3 Chapter Structure and Style. 1.4 Directory Explanatory Notes. 1.5 Webpage Caveat. 2 Biodiversity. 2.1 Biodiversity and the Built Environment. 2.2 Key Biodiversity Elements. 2.3 Sustainability Challenges for Biodiversity. 2.4 Biodiversity Theme Index. 2.5 Biodiversity Policy Tables. 3 Climate Change. 3.1 Climate Change and the Built Environment. 3.2 Key Climate Change Elements. 3.3 Sustainability Challenges for Climate Change. 3.4 Climate Change Theme Index 59. 3.5 Climate Change Policy Tables. 4 Construction. 4.1 Construction Context. 4.2 Key Construction Elements. 4.3 Sustainability Challenges for Construction. 4.4 Construction Theme Index. 4.5 Construction Policy Tables. 5 Energy. 5.1 Energy and the Built Environment. 5.2 Key Energy Elements. 5.3 Sustainability Challenges for Energy. 5.4 Energy Theme Index. 5.5 Energy Policy Tables. 6 Environment. 6.1 Environment and the Built Environment. 6.2 Key Environment Elements. 6.3 Sustainability Challenges for the Environment. 6.4 Environment Theme Index. 6.5 Environment Policy Tables. 7 Planning. 7.1 Planning and the Built Environment. 7.2 Key Planning Elements. 7.3 Sustainability Challenges for Planning. 7.4 Planning Theme Index. 7.5 Planning Policy Tables. 8 Pollution. 8.1 Pollution and the Built Environment. 8.2 Key Pollution Elements. 8.3 Sustainability Challenges for Pollution. 8.4 Pollution Theme Index. 8.5 Pollution Policy Tables. 9 Social Issues. 9.1 Social Issues and the Built Environment. 9.2 Key Elements of Social Issues. 9.3 Sustainability Challenges for Social Issues. 9.4 Social Issues Theme Index. 9.5 Social Issues Policy Tables. 10 Sustainable Development Policy and Practice. 10.1 Sustainable Development Policy and Practice and the Built Environment. 10.2 Key Sustainable Development Policy and Practice Elements. 10.3 The Sustainability Challenge. 10.4 Sustainable Development Policy and Practice Theme Index. 10.5 Sustainable Development Policy and Practice Tables. 11 Transport. 11.1 Transport and the Built Environment. 11.2 Key Transport Elements. 11.3 Sustainability Challenges for Transport. 11.4 Transport Theme Index. 11.5 Transport Policy Tables. 12 Urban Development. 12.1 Urban Development and the Built Environment. 12.2 Key Urban Development Elements. 12.3 Sustainability Challenges for Urban Development. 12.4 Urban Development Theme Index. 12.5 Urban Development Policy Tables. 13 Waste Management. 13.1 Waste Management and the Built Environment. 13.2 Key Waste Management Elements. 13.3 Sustainability Challenges for Waste Management. 13.4 Waste Management Theme Index. 14 Water. 14.1 Water and the Built Environment. 14.2 Key Water Elements. 14.3 Sustainability Challenges for Water. 14.4 Water Theme Index. 14.5 Water Policy Tables. Index

UNESCO believed that college students play an important role in sustainable development, and service learning in higher education is an important stage in establishing students’ social responsibility, sustainable community development and sustainable awareness. The purpose of this study was to design a performing arts service-learning course so that participants could truly understand the actions of social responsibility, devote themselves to the action of sustainable development in the community, cultivate awareness sustainable in action, and predict the achievement of sustainable development goals. This study implemented a 3-month “Performing Arts Service-Learning Course”. A total of 90 performing arts college students (57 females and 33 males) voluntarily participated in this research. Reflection activities and questionnaire survey will be carried out immediately after the course ends. The results of the study showed that after the course ended, the participants reflected on the activities and believed that service learning can establish a good partnership between the school and the community. Gain first-hand experience from serving others, serve social justice, serve the less privileged, and spread love and joy to more people. Questionnaires: Both males and females were satisfied with the topics of “social responsibility” and “sustainable community development”. All participants agreed with the topics of “sustainability awareness” and “sustainable development goals”. Males and females were highly correlated with social responsibility, sustainable community development, sustainable awareness, and sustainable development goals (4, 5, 11, 16, 17). Finally, the social responsibility, sustainable community development, and sustainable awareness of males and females could effectively predict the sustainable development goals (4, 5, 11, 16, 17). The conclusion of this study showed that service learning can help college students learn to solve problems from practice and understand the value of sustainable development through community service and caring for environmental changes. From now on, the 17 goals of sustainable development goals should be planned into courses in various fields. It is helpful to broaden students’ horizons and move towards the era of global sustainable development goals.

Objective: The purpose of this research is to identify important topics, trends, and significant contributions in the field of green entrepreneurship research for sustainable business practices. Theoretical Framework: As a sustainable company model, green entrepreneurship is well-positioned to tackle environmental issues and promote economic stability. The analysis makes use of ideas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability to shed light on how green business models support both social and financial goals, sustainable development goals. Method: Bibliometric data from the Scopus database covering the years 2002–2024 were used in the analysis. VOSviewer and Biblioshiny in R Studio were used to examine 341 data to map the intellectual structure of green entrepreneurship. The analysis focused on authorship, citation patterns, and keyword co-occurrences. Results and Discussion: The results show a significant rise in publications about green entrepreneurship after 2020, which is consistent with the growing interest in sustainable practices and climate action around the world. Economic impact, educational policy, climate change, and green technology were among the six topic clusters that surfaced. The study demonstrates a spatial and institutional concentration of knowledge production by highlighting contributions from nations like the USA, UK, and China as well as organizations like Universidad de Lima. Research Implications: The study indicates that the sector may grow if digital innovation and green entrepreneurship are combined, and if SME engagement is increased. For business strategy to incorporate sustainability, policy assistance in the form of partnerships and incentives is essential. Originality/Value: This study offers a thorough analysis of the development and importance of green entrepreneurship, establishing it as a major force behind the global sustainability agenda. It provides important insights into environmental stewardship and sustainable development by pointing up research gaps and future initiatives.