The Management of Higher Education Institutions in Portugal From a Sustainable Perspective

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the UN General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs consist of 17 goals that address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The SDGs aim to promote prosperity while protecting the planet, so that the benefits of sustainable development are shared by all. The governance of higher education institutions (HEIs) refers to the processes and structures that guide decision-making and policy implementation in these institutions. Integrating the SDGs into the governance of HEIs is essential to promoting sustainable development. Higher education institutions play a key role by integrating the SDGs into their operations, curricula and research agendas, HEIs not only prepare global goals, but also train an informed and empowered generation to build a more sustainable future.