Academia para el desarrollo sustentable
University Academy for Sustainable Development
Education and research for sustainability
Education and research in sustainability play a fundamental role in the training of future generations and in finding solutions to the environmental challenges facing our planet. These two pillars complement and nourish each other, contributing to the development of a more conscious and responsible society.
The importance of sustainability education lies in the need to create environmental and civic awareness in students from an early age. Universities are ideal places to promote this awareness, as they provide a space for critical reflection and interdisciplinary learning. Through academic programs that include subjects related to sustainability, students can acquire knowledge about global environmental problems, sustainable practices, as well as social and economic issues linked to sustainable development.
On the other hand, sustainability research plays an essential role in the generation of knowledge and the search for innovative solutions. University researchers can address key issues such as climate change, natural resource management, renewable energy and biodiversity conservation. Their research contributes to the advancement of science and the development of more sustainable technologies that can have a positive impact on society.
The essential characteristics of sustainability education and research include interdisciplinarity, collaboration between academic institutions and the community, the practical application of acquired knowledge, and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. In addition, it is vital to encourage student participation in projects and activities related to sustainability, which gives them the opportunity to apply what they learn in real environments.
University Academy for Sustainable Development (AUDS)
The Academy for Sustainable Development of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) is a leading institution in the promotion of sustainability in Mexico. Founded with the vision of promoting equitable and responsible development, the academy has become a benchmark in the region and nationally in promoting sustainable practices in various fields.
Currently, the AUDS brings together more than 130 specialists from various areas, such as environmental sciences, economics, sociology and engineering, among others, to address the challenges of sustainability from multiple perspectives. This allows the generation of comprehensive solutions adapted to the complexity of current environmental and social problems.
One of the most notable characteristics of the UANL Academy for Sustainable Development is its interdisciplinary approach.
The academy has obtained significant results in research and promotion of sustainable practices in the region. Through research projects and the dissemination of good practices, it has contributed to the development of natural resource conservation strategies, the reduction of the carbon footprint and the improvement of the quality of life of local communities.
The Academy for Sustainable Development is a benchmark in the promotion of sustainability in Mexico, standing out for its interdisciplinary approach and the concrete results obtained in research and the promotion of sustainable practices, in addition to supporting the implementation of different academic activities such as teaching courses, conferences and workshops to members of the university community and society.
Realization of 35 AUDS academic events transmitted through various digital platforms and in person
More of 2 thousand participants
Participation of 58 experts national and international
Diagnosis of the university curriculum
In 2022, the 26 faculties that are part of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León offered an educational offer made up of 85 bachelor's degrees in which 7,686 Learning Units (UA) were taught.
Of which 3,607 are linked to sustainability issues:
1,677 social
1,349 environmental
581 economical
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