The 2012 Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future, lays out the complex global challenges that confront and imperil our existence. Universities have responded admirably through the creation of the University Global Coalition, which seeks to support the delivery of SDGs through education, research and service. Universities have an obligation to educate and inspire students to engage, develop innovative ideas that generate sustainable solutions for local communities, civil society, businesses and governments. The role of higher education in supporting the delivery of SDGs is clear and compelling. However, there is a raging debate on the capacity of higher education to contribute meaningfully to the realisation of these global goals.

Source: The Star October 06, 2020 00:56 UTC