The Role of Engineering Education for Sustainable Development

Abstract:

In a dynamic environment, education is the most effective way to form a social and intellectual basis to implement sustainable development requirements. Due to multiple sustainability concerns at national and international level, the need for education for sustainable development continues to grow. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a way to educate young students and build new knowledge to integrate them into business competitiveness. The paper aims on the level of knowledge accumulated by students following the passing of some disciplines related to sustainable development. The implications of organizations for sustainable development are assessed. At the end of the paper a model for increasing the level of knowledge of students for sustainable development is proposed. The paper ends with the conclusions.

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