Technology and Education for Sustainable Futures: Innovation, Global Citizenship and Ecosystem Transformation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 3597
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pedagogic model ECO (Explore, Create, Offer); e-learning, technologies, and AI in education; evaluation/assessment and competences; participative methodologies; creativity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Sustainability Special Issue will focus on the nexus between technology, education, and sustainability, with particular emphasis on the comprehensive integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global citizenship education. It will explore innovative educational methodologies that foster environmental awareness and climate action through the application of artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality, as well as the cultivation of advanced digital competences and critical thinking within contexts shaped by capitalist economic dynamics and resource management challenges. Educational institutions are recognized as dynamic ecosystems that implement green technological solutions, adopt efficient eco-management practices, and actively engage with productive sectors, non-governmental organizations, and public administrations. This Special Issue will highlight the importance of disseminating experiences, narratives, and innovative pedagogical proposals aimed at sustainable development education, technology transfer, impact assessment, and university social responsibility. Finally, it encourages rigorous research on public policy frameworks, governance models, and their representation in the scientific literature and international rankings as drivers of transformation in sustainable development education.
Prof. Dr. Juan-Jesús Torres-Gordillo
Prof. Dr. José Luis Villena-Higueras
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- sustainable development goals
- global citizenship
- educational innovation
- artificial intelligence
- circular economy
- ecosystem management
- STEM education
- university social responsibility
- public policy
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