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This chapter aims to critically analyze how sustainability is integrated throughout the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering curricula at the Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Araraquara, Brazil. It aims to identify the main strategies adopted, evaluate their expected impact on student training, and discuss the potential for replicating this curricular model in other higher education institutions. Implemented in 2023, the Chemical Engineering curriculum at UNESP in Araraquara marks a transformative step toward sustainability, positioning the university at the forefront of training future engineers to address global challenges. This restructured pedagogical approach goes beyond traditional coursework, embedding sustainability as a core value in practical activities, outreach projects and an enriched list of subjects. Core subjects such as Environment and Sustainability I, II and III will offer an in-depth exploration of sustainable practices and resource management. However, even before these specialized courses become available in 2026, sustainability principles have already been integrated throughout the curriculum. From the outset, students engage with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn about renewable materials, recycling and optimizing production processes. By integrating these themes early on, the course fosters a critical and innovative mindset, enabling future chemical engineers to develop sustainable solutions as they progress through their studies. This proactive approach reflects UNESP’s commitment not only to technical excellence, but also to developing professionals capable of driving meaningful change toward a more sustainable world. The emphasis on sustainability throughout the curriculum ensures that graduates are equipped not only for success in a rapidly evolving job market, but also for leadership in addressing the environmental and social challenges of the future. The chapter concludes by highlighting the main findings, implications for curriculum development in higher education, and the challenges faced in implementing sustainability as a cross-cutting theme.

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Sustainability Throughout the Curriculum of the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Courses at the Institute of Chemistry—UNESP

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    2026年

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  • Lorena Oliveira Pires,
  • Kelly Johana Dussan Medina,
  • Cintia Duarte de Freitas Milagre

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This chapter aims to critically analyze how sustainability is integrated throughout the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering curricula at the Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Araraquara, Brazil. It aims to identify the main strategies adopted, evaluate their expected impact on student training, and discuss the potential for replicating this curricular model in other higher education institutions. Implemented in 2023, the Chemical Engineering curriculum at UNESP in Araraquara marks a transformative step toward sustainability, positioning the university at the forefront of training future engineers to address global challenges. This restructured pedagogical approach goes beyond traditional coursework, embedding sustainability as a core value in practical activities, outreach projects and an enriched list of subjects. Core subjects such as Environment and Sustainability I, II and III will offer an in-depth exploration of sustainable practices and resource management. However, even before these specialized courses become available in 2026, sustainability principles have already been integrated throughout the curriculum. From the outset, students engage with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn about renewable materials, recycling and optimizing production processes. By integrating these themes early on, the course fosters a critical and innovative mindset, enabling future chemical engineers to develop sustainable solutions as they progress through their studies. This proactive approach reflects UNESP’s commitment not only to technical excellence, but also to developing professionals capable of driving meaningful change toward a more sustainable world. The emphasis on sustainability throughout the curriculum ensures that graduates are equipped not only for success in a rapidly evolving job market, but also for leadership in addressing the environmental and social challenges of the future. The chapter concludes by highlighting the main findings, implications for curriculum development in higher education, and the challenges faced in implementing sustainability as a cross-cutting theme.