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Description/achievement of initiative

Incorporate in teaching activities in a School of Business the content of sustainability, focus on research activities during the subjects, promoting the development of reports of sustainable research on the end of the semester. Also, the training of teachers about sustainability in order to be ready for teaching their contents with sustainability orientation.

Implementation methodologies

The training of the teachers is the first step in order to ensure all of them have the same knowledge on sustainability issues. Then, prepare a guide for teachers for the request in their subjects the final report with a content of sustainability. Final reports are analyzed and are used for created manuscripts to be published.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The training of the teachers is the first step in order to ensure all of them have the same knowledge on sustainability issues. Then, prepare a guide for teachers for the request in their subjects the final report with a content of sustainability. Final reports are analyzed and are used for created manuscripts to be published. University Social Responsibility coordinator together with a professor in charge of Sustainability research unit are the leaders in the initiative.

Partner(s)

Universidad de San Martin de Porres Universidad de Granada
Progress reports
Goal 3
3.4 - By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
Goal 4
4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
Goal 6
6.4 - By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
Goal 7
7.3 - By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
Goal 11
11.4 - Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage
Goal 13
13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
December 2018
Report of the activities of the project advance in 2018
Staff / Technical expertise
We work closely with specific teachers with sustainability background.

Basic information
Time-frame: April 2018 - December 2019
Website
Partners
Universidad de San Martin de Porres Universidad de Granada
Countries
Contact information
Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Doctor, aalvarezr@usmp.pe
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