Cities generate environmental impacts that have focused the global interest of scientists and
authorities on the search for environment-friendly alternatives. The 'Ecocity'concept provides …

Today's society is showing great interest in achieving sustainable development in all socio-
economic facets, and higher education institutions stand out as being proactive in this …

In recent years, a growing interest about energy efficiency have become significantly
relevant both in terms of environmental and economic aspects. Several initiatives have been …

In this study the definition of environmental sustainability as a broad term in the university
campuses which can be considered small scale cities, required environmental criteria to …

One of the keys to promote sustainability in a university is the establishment of a solid
planning instrument. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), which …

Purpose–The paper aims to deliver a general review of the methods used to pursue the
concept of a “sustainable university”. Design/methodology/approach–The research was …

The sustainability of territories (eg, regions and countries) is currently an issue that should
be considered when implementing organizational strategies. The globalization …

Universities can nowadays be regarded as 'small cities' due to their large size, population,
and the various complex activities taking place in campuses, which have some serious …

Purpose In the past few decades, sustainability in higher education has become ever more
prevalent, although the diversity in pace of adoption and the wide range of interpretations …

Today, the active promotion of sustainability is acknowledged as a pivotal task for
universities. Under the flagship of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the …