Sustainability and sustainable development have become critical global challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, underscores the importance of addressing environmental, social, and economic issues in an integrated manner. Spain, like other nations, faces unique environmental and social challenges, such as water scarcity, forest fires, and transitioning to renewable energy. Universities can contribute to addressing these through localised research and innovation, but there is a growing need to incorporate sustainability into all levels of education.
With nearly 90 universities, colleges, and polytechnics, Spain´s higher education sector is performing well as far as the implementation of sustainable development is concerned, but there is still much that needs to be done. It is based on the perceived need to better understand how sustainability is being tackled in teaching and research at higher education institutions in Spain, that the Symposium “Sustainability and Sustainable Development at Universities in Spain: Challenges and Opportunities” is being organised. It will be held in the city of Murcia, Spain, on 19-20 June 2025.
