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10 months ago in Education for Sustainability , Sustainable Development By Karan D
Do universities formally offer Departments or programs dedicated to Sustainability or Sustainability Studies?
I notice sustainability being taught across many disciplines.However, I am unsure whether universities treat it as a standalone field.This matters for academic identity and program design.
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By Vishal Answered 8 months ago
From my experience in academic institutions, universities approach sustainability in diverse ways. I have seen some establish dedicated departments or schools of sustainability, while others embed the field across environmental science, engineering, policy, and social sciences. I would recommend not viewing this diversity as a weakness. Sustainability’s interdisciplinary nature often works better through cross-departmental programs, even when a formal department exists.
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