Higher Education and Sustainability: An exploratory Study in the UAE

Sustainability is a topic of vast audience in the recent years, as countries and organization across the globe adopted sustainable principles to progress into sustainable development for a better future for all. As the emergence of the sustainable development goals of the United Nation has amplified the need to adapt to sustainable practices across all sectors. The education sector is no difference, with augmenting focus on the higher education institutions. As these institutions are perceived as leading bodies, change drivers, youth enablers and community influencers. This is due to the many achievements and development higher education institutions has accomplished in the topics of sustainability. Thus, this study is an exploratory study to review literature concerning the challenges and barriers associated with the implementation of sustainable practices in higher education institutions. Also to introduce the status of higher education system and the challenges associated with integration of sustainability in higher education in the UAE. To provide an appropriate recommendation for methods of accelerating the sustainability incorporation in higher education institution of the UAE.