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.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Consumer Studies
Creative Leadership
Deep Learning
Digital Divide
Education Policy
Entrepreneurs
Ethics
Food Traceability
Game-Based Learning
Gender Equality
Higher Education
iData Analytics
Information Technology
Innovative Ability
Internet of Things
Knowledge Management
Meta-Cognitive Skills and Patterns
Problem-Solving Skills
Public Transportation
Reading Promotion Curriculum
Socio-Technological Innovation
Sustainability
Sustainable Education
Technology for Innovation
Voice-Based Automated Enquiry Systems
World Creativity

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Editor/Author Biographies

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.

Bartolomé Marco-Lajara (PhD) is Professor at the University of Alicante. His research interests are strategic management and tourism management. He is the author of several books, book chapters and international articles related to the areas above mentioned. He is a member of the Tourism Research Institute at the University of Alicante since its foundation and the main researcher of the European project ‘Next Tourism Generation Alliance’ at his University, as well as of the public competitive project for the creation of the Tourist Observatory of the Valencian Community (Spain). He has taken part in others public and private projects, such as the development of the strategic plan of the Alicante province for the period 2010-2020. He is the Head of the Department of Management at the University of Alicante, and previously was the Assistant Dean of the Economics Faculty for the Business Degree.

Eduardo Sánchez García works as Teaching and Research Staff (PDI) in the Department of Business Organisation at the University of Alicante, as an Assistant (LOU). He holds a PhD with international mention in the area of Business, Economics and Society. His research is in the field of strategic business management, specifically in the analysis of industrial agglomeration in territorial clusters, and its effect on the social capital, absorptive capacity and innovative performance of companies. In addition, he has carried out several works in collaboration with other researchers specialised in the study of industrial districts and entrepreneurial capabilities. He is a member of the research group “Strategic Management, Knowledge and Innovation in a Global Economy (DECI-GLOBAL)”. He has published several articles in indexed journals, as well as several book chapters, and has made numerous presentations at national and international scientific conferences. In relation to teaching, he teaches the subject of Strategic Management of the Company in the Degree in Business Administration and Management, and the double degrees in 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.

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