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Práticas sustentáveis na universidade pública no Brasil: o caso de uma Universidade Federal da Bahia
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A integração da sustentabilidade nas universidades públicas é uma resposta essencial aos desafios ambientais e sociais contemporâneos. Em um contexto global de aumento da conscientização sobre mudanças climáticas, escassez de recursos naturais e necessidade de equidade social, as instituições de ensino superior denotam-se como centrais na promoção de práticas sustentáveis e na preparação de futuros líderes conscientes. A sustentabilidade acadêmica vai além da adoção de medidas ambientais básicas, englobando uma abordagem integrada que fomenta a interdisciplinaridade, a pesquisa aplicada e o compromisso comunitário. As universidades públicas possuem o potencial de catalisar mudanças significativas tanto em suas operações cotidianas quanto na influência de políticas públicas, cultivando consciência cidadã e promovendo inovações tecnológicas e sociais para enfrentar desafios emergentes. Objetivou-se, assim, averiguar a implementação de práticas sustentáveis em universidades públicas e seu impacto na promoção da sustentabilidade ambiental e na saúde das comunidades acadêmicas. Metodologicamente, aplicou-se uma revisão bibliográfica exploratória e comparativa sob as vias de uma pesquisa qualitativa, confrontada com os dados obtidos em relatórios de gestão e plano de logística sustentável. Observou-se que a gestão responsável de resíduos tem contribuído diretamente para mitigar a pobreza e preservar o meio ambiente, que o gênero feminino, mesmo sendo maioria na instituição, não ocupa a maior parte das posições de liderança, que a saúde e bem-estar no trabalho continua enfrentando o silêncio no caso de saúde mental, que parcerias e meios de implementação são viáveis, quando bem estruturadas. Essas ações beneficiam a comunidade universitária, incluindo estudantes, professores e funcionários, e ainda dispõe de repercussões positivas na vizinhança local e além. Além dos benefícios ambientais, as universidades públicas são primárias na educação e conscientização sobre sustentabilidade. Concluiu-se, deste modo, que ao demonstrarem compromisso com metas ambientais ambiciosas e alcançáveis, essas instituições não apenas inspiram outras entidades educacionais, mas também influenciam políticas públicas e setores privados a adotarem estratégias semelhantes. Esse papel de liderança é crucial para impulsionar uma transformação mais ampla em direção a um desenvolvimento sustentável global. No contexto dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da ONU, enfatizou-se como as universidades públicas podem contribuir para vários desses objetivos, como Erradicação da Pobreza (ODS 1), Fome Zero e Agricultura Sustentável (ODS 2), Saúde e Bem-estar (ODS 3), Igualdade de Gênero (ODS 5), Trabalho Decente e Crescimento Econômico (ODS 8) Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis (ODS 11), Consumo e Produção Responsáveis (ODS 12) e Parcerias e Meios de Implementação (ODS17). Com o alinhamento de suas práticas e objetivos com essas metas globais, as universidades fortalecem seu impacto local à medida que ampliam sua relevância e contribuição para desafios globais urgentes.
The integration of sustainability in public universities is an essential response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. In a global context of increasing awareness about climate change, scarcity of natural resources and the need for social equity, higher education institutions are seen as central to promoting sustainable practices and preparing future conscious leaders. Academic sustainability goes beyond the adoption of basic environmental measures, encompassing an integrated approach that fosters interdisciplinarity, applied research and community commitment. Public universities have the potential to catalyze significant changes both in their daily operations and in influencing public policies, cultivating citizen awareness and promoting technological and social innovations to face emerging challenges. The aim, therefore, was to ensure the implementation of sustainable practices in public universities and their impact on promoting environmental sustainability and the health of academic communities. Methodologically, an exploratory and comparative bibliographic review was applied through qualitative research compared with data obtained from management reports and sustainable logistic plans. It was observed that responsible waste management has directly contributed alleviating poverty and preserving the environment, that the female gender, even when in the majority, does not occupy majority of leadership positions, that health and well-being in the work continues to face silence in the case of mental health, that partnerships and means of implementation are viable, when well structured. These actions benefit the university community, including students, faculty and staff, and also have positive repercussions on the local neighborhood and beyond. In addition to environmental benefits, public universities are primary in education and awareness about sustainability. Through educational programs, academic research and community engagement, these institutions have the power to influence a new generation of conscientious and responsible leaders. Students involved in curricula integrated with environmental themes are more likely to become advocates for sustainable practices in their future careers and in society at large. It was concluded, therefore, that by demonstrating commitment to ambitious and achievable environmental goals, these institutions not only inspire other educational entities, but also influence public policies and private sectors to adopt similar strategies. This leadership role is crucial to driving a broader transformation towards global sustainable development. In the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it was emphasized how public universities can contribute to several SDGs, such as No Poverty (SDG 1), No Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Gender Equality (SDG 5) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Partnerships to Achieve the Objectives (SDG 17). By aligning their practices and objectives with these global goals, universities strengthen their local impact as they expand their relevance and contribution to pressing global challenges.
The integration of sustainability in public universities is an essential response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. In a global context of increasing awareness about climate change, scarcity of natural resources and the need for social equity, higher education institutions are seen as central to promoting sustainable practices and preparing future conscious leaders. Academic sustainability goes beyond the adoption of basic environmental measures, encompassing an integrated approach that fosters interdisciplinarity, applied research and community commitment. Public universities have the potential to catalyze significant changes both in their daily operations and in influencing public policies, cultivating citizen awareness and promoting technological and social innovations to face emerging challenges. The aim, therefore, was to ensure the implementation of sustainable practices in public universities and their impact on promoting environmental sustainability and the health of academic communities. Methodologically, an exploratory and comparative bibliographic review was applied through qualitative research compared with data obtained from management reports and sustainable logistic plans. It was observed that responsible waste management has directly contributed alleviating poverty and preserving the environment, that the female gender, even when in the majority, does not occupy majority of leadership positions, that health and well-being in the work continues to face silence in the case of mental health, that partnerships and means of implementation are viable, when well structured. These actions benefit the university community, including students, faculty and staff, and also have positive repercussions on the local neighborhood and beyond. In addition to environmental benefits, public universities are primary in education and awareness about sustainability. Through educational programs, academic research and community engagement, these institutions have the power to influence a new generation of conscientious and responsible leaders. Students involved in curricula integrated with environmental themes are more likely to become advocates for sustainable practices in their future careers and in society at large. It was concluded, therefore, that by demonstrating commitment to ambitious and achievable environmental goals, these institutions not only inspire other educational entities, but also influence public policies and private sectors to adopt similar strategies. This leadership role is crucial to driving a broader transformation towards global sustainable development. In the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it was emphasized how public universities can contribute to several SDGs, such as No Poverty (SDG 1), No Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Gender Equality (SDG 5) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Partnerships to Achieve the Objectives (SDG 17). By aligning their practices and objectives with these global goals, universities strengthen their local impact as they expand their relevance and contribution to pressing global challenges.
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Universidades públicas Sustentabilidade Desenvolvimento sustentável Objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável UFBA Sustainability Public universities Environmental practices Sustainable development goals