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Addressing the escalating climate crisis requires transformative societal action. Higher education institutions, as centers of knowledge and vital contributors to society, play an essential role in this effort. This study examines the sustainability initiatives of 24 leading higher education institutions across 11 Latin American countries. It specifically looks at how these institutions publicly showcase their climate change responses on their websites, focusing on policies, research, education, and community engagement. The findings highlight the need for more ambitious and systemic strategies, improved cooperation and communication, and a greater focus on education and community outreach to create meaningful societal change in response to climate challenges.

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Universities and Global Transformative Processes to Tackle Climate Change. An Overview of Latin America

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    2026年

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  • Marcelo Knobel,
  • Neri de Barros Almeida,
  • Mariana Ceci de França e Silva

摘要

Addressing the escalating climate crisis requires transformative societal action. Higher education institutions, as centers of knowledge and vital contributors to society, play an essential role in this effort. This study examines the sustainability initiatives of 24 leading higher education institutions across 11 Latin American countries. It specifically looks at how these institutions publicly showcase their climate change responses on their websites, focusing on policies, research, education, and community engagement. The findings highlight the need for more ambitious and systemic strategies, improved cooperation and communication, and a greater focus on education and community outreach to create meaningful societal change in response to climate challenges.