About the Book
In an era where the planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and water scarcity, sustainable development has become paramount. Crafting a Sustainable Future Through Education and Sustainable Development delves into the crucial role of educational institutions in shaping a sustainable future from economic, social, and environmental perspectives. By examining new currents and challenges within this discipline, this book provides a valuable study resource that sheds light on the intricate relationship between education and achieving sustainability goals. The book emphasizes the vital role of educational institutions as spaces for fostering new paradigms of human behavior towards the environment. Exploring educational principles related to social order, economy, and ecology aims to shape collective consciousness and inspire positive change. Addressing the pressing need for new knowledge, techniques, and orientations in teacher training, this book advocates for integrating sustainable development into educational processes. Crafting a Sustainable Future Through Education and Sustainable Development serves as a comprehensive study guide, offering critical reflections and constructive critiques. It covers an array of topics, ranging from artificial intelligence and big data to gender equality, game-based learning, and socio-technological innovation. By examining concepts like knowledge management, problem-solving skills, and innovative abilities, the book provides a robust foundation for understanding the intricate connections between education and sustainability. This publication is ideal for academics, academic students, and policymakers, and it provides invaluable support for undergraduate and master’s students in business, as well as professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the role of education in achieving sustainable development. By blending theoretical insights with practical applications, it equips readers with the necessary tools to drive positive change and shape a more sustainable future.
About the Author :
Javier Martínez Falcó is Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Alicante. In the research field, he focuses his interest on issues related to the Strategic Management of the Company, specifically in the areas of Knowledge Management and Corporate Sustainability of wine companies, on which he has written several publications in the form of articles, book chapters and contributions to conferences. He has also participated in several national research projects and teaches Strategic Management in business degrees. Bartolome Marco-Lajara , University professor in the Department of Business Organization. Since October 2020 he has been director of the department, having previously been part of the dean's team of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, holding the position of Vice-Dean of Business Administration, TADE and I2Business Administration from the 2012/13 academic year to February 2018, and Vice-Dean of Business Administration and Double Degrees from March 2018 to October 2020. In the research field, he focuses his interest on topics related to the Strategic Management of the Company and the management of tourism companies, on which he has written numerous publications in the form of articles, books and contributions to conferences. He has also participated in several national and European research projects, in some of them as Principal Investigator. As for teaching, he teaches Strategic Management in the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, in the Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management and in the Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Planning. Eduardo Sánchez García is a professor and researcher in the Department of Business Organization at the University of Alicante (Spain). He holds a PhD in Business, Economics and Society, and his research is within the scope of Strategic Management of Business. Specifically, his research focuses on the analysis of value creation, leadership, social capital, supply chain management, circular practices, knowledge management and business orientation, among other factors related to innovation and sustainable development of companies. He has published numerous articles in journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports, as well as several books and book chapters, and has presented at scientific conferences nationally and internationally. He regularly collaborates with prestigious researchers from various universities, and is a member of the research group “Strategic Management, Knowledge and Innovation in a Global Economy (DECI-GLOBAL)”. He has carried out research stays at various universities, including institutions such as Stellenbosch University, Burgundy School of Business, Lublin University of Technology, and RMIT University. In relation to teaching, he teaches the subject Management and Organization for Innovation in the Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management (MBA), as well as Strategic Business Management in the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, and the double degrees of TADE, DADE and I2ADE. Luis A. Millán;Tudela is Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at University of Alicante. MBA and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, his research focuses on business longevity, and more specifically on the factors that influence the survival of companies. This activity is developed within the research group “Dirección Estratégica, conocimiento e innovación en una economía global (DECI-GLOBAL)”. He also teaches strategic management in the Degree of Business Administration.
