Assesses sustainability awareness in students at NAAC-accredited colleges, suggesting enhanced communication is needed.
Educational institutions play a crucial role in shaping future leaders and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering sustainability awareness among students. This study aims to assess students‘ awareness of their institutions‘ implemented sustainability practices (SPr) in NAAC-accredited colleges of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A customized questionnaire was developed based on sustainability indicators identified from each institution‘s Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs). Data were collected from 379 students across eight colleges, all of which actively implement sustainability initiatives accessible through institutional and NAAC websites. The analysis revealed that students possess limited awareness and interest regarding their institutions‘ sustainability efforts, and that such practices are not effectively communicated within campus communities. The study highlights the need for higher education institutions to enhance the visibility and engagement of sustainability initiatives, ensuring that students or future leaders are well-informed and actively involved in promoting sustainable development.
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