This page has only limited features, please log in for full access.

Unclaimed
Luciana Brandli
University of Passo Fundo

Honors and Awards

The user has no records in this section


Career Timeline

The user has no records in this section.


Short Biography

The user biography is not available.
Following
Followers
Co Authors
The list of users this user is following is empty.
Following: 0 users

Feed

Chapter
Published: 04 May 2021 in World Sustainability Series
Reads 0
Downloads 0

University campuses can be seen as small cities and as potential living laboratories where improvements related to population well-being can be developed and tested for application in larger urban centers. With regard to university outreach through extension projects, universities play a significant role as examples to improve sustainable development and the quality of life for the regional community. Thus, the aim of this paper is to present an outreach project developed by a Brazilian university, with focus on smart and learning cities and, in parallel, highlight the social impact of the project as well as its contribution to achieving the UN SDGs. To do so, the methodology of this paper was divided in three steps. The first step is focused on the diagnosis of the project under study, the second step aimed at identifying the activities promoted by the project and finally, the third step analyzed the activities promoted regarding their contribution to the consolidation of the SDGs in the region. This paper highlights the contribution from universities to the implementation of SDGs through their extension projects and could encourage actions in similar contexts.

ACS Style

Luciana Brandli; Janaina Mazutti; Liane Dalla Gasperina; Michele Rocha Reolão; Roberto Dos Santos Rabello. University Outreach and Their Contribution for the Sustainable Development Goals: A Case of Study Focused on Smart and Learning Cities. World Sustainability Series 2021, 405 -413.

AMA Style

Luciana Brandli, Janaina Mazutti, Liane Dalla Gasperina, Michele Rocha Reolão, Roberto Dos Santos Rabello. University Outreach and Their Contribution for the Sustainable Development Goals: A Case of Study Focused on Smart and Learning Cities. World Sustainability Series. 2021; ():405-413.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Luciana Brandli; Janaina Mazutti; Liane Dalla Gasperina; Michele Rocha Reolão; Roberto Dos Santos Rabello. 2021. "University Outreach and Their Contribution for the Sustainable Development Goals: A Case of Study Focused on Smart and Learning Cities." World Sustainability Series , no. : 405-413.

Journal article
Published: 02 April 2021 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

There is a perceived need to develop approaches, methods and tools that may help higher education institutions to systematically introduce the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into research and teaching as an intrinsic part of their programs. However, at present, there is a gap in the literature on the suitable means to do so. This paper addresses this gap by examining the many foci and commitments for and about the SDGs that are currently included in university programs. An overview of the SDGs’ focus at universities was presented using a survey to gather qualitative and quantitative data. . Based on current trends and gaps, this paper identifies the need for a framework which may be of assistance in facilitating the inclusion of the SDGs as a whole, and individually targets in particular in the programs of institutions of higher education. The scientific contribution of this paper value lies in the fact that this is one of the first papers to tackle the need for a framework which caters to a more systematic introduction of the SDGs in university programs. The basis for the framework approach, here introduced, includes institutional, thematic, structural and personal/individual aspects which need to be considered for proper implementation of the SDGs at the university level.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Fernanda Frankenberger; Amanda Lange Salvia; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Fatima Alves; Paula Castro; Markus Will; Joost Platje; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Luciana Brandli; Elizabeth Price; Federica Doni; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila. A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 299, 126915 .

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Fernanda Frankenberger, Amanda Lange Salvia, Ulisses Azeiteiro, Fatima Alves, Paula Castro, Markus Will, Joost Platje, Violeta Orlovic Lovren, Luciana Brandli, Elizabeth Price, Federica Doni, Mark Mifsud, Lucas Veiga Ávila. A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2021; 299 ():126915.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Fernanda Frankenberger; Amanda Lange Salvia; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Fatima Alves; Paula Castro; Markus Will; Joost Platje; Violeta Orlovic Lovren; Luciana Brandli; Elizabeth Price; Federica Doni; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila. 2021. "A framework for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in university programmes." Journal of Cleaner Production 299, no. : 126915.

Journal article
Published: 28 February 2021 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

It is widely acknowledged that research and publications in peer reviewed journals offer important metrics in describing the academic outputs of higher education institutions on one hand, and their societal impacts on the other. Peer review is a well-tested method for quality control and has been successfully deployed over many decades in academic journals worldwide. But despite the fact that publications on matters related to sustainable development offer solid evidence of academic activity and excellence, there is a dearth of literature in this field. In order to address this need, the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR) and the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) have undertaken the World Survey on Sustainability Publishing and Research in Higher Education (WSSSP-HEI). The paper has two main aims. The first is to document and showcase trends in scientific publishing on matters related to sustainable development. The second aim is to contribute to a greater understanding of this rapidly growing field, by describing the latest developments and the role played by some of the journals active in this area. Consistent with these aims, this paper focuses on publications on sustainability in higher education, describes the methods used in the study and some of its results. It can be seen that despite the intrinsic value of research on sustainable development in higher education as a whole, and of publications in this field in particular, such practices are not as widely developed as one could expect. This paper discusses the possible reasons and also outlines some measures via which higher education institutions may be able to take more advantage of the many opportunities that publishing on sustainability offers to them.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Tony Wall; Amanda Lange Salvia; Fernanda Frankenberger; Ann Hindley; Mark Mifsud; Luciana Brandli; Markus Will. Trends in scientific publishing on sustainability in higher education. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 296, 126569 .

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Tony Wall, Amanda Lange Salvia, Fernanda Frankenberger, Ann Hindley, Mark Mifsud, Luciana Brandli, Markus Will. Trends in scientific publishing on sustainability in higher education. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2021; 296 ():126569.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Tony Wall; Amanda Lange Salvia; Fernanda Frankenberger; Ann Hindley; Mark Mifsud; Luciana Brandli; Markus Will. 2021. "Trends in scientific publishing on sustainability in higher education." Journal of Cleaner Production 296, no. : 126569.

Article
Published: 06 January 2021 in Environment, Development and Sustainability
Reads 0
Downloads 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global crisis, one which also influences the ways sustainability is being taught at universities. This paper undertakes an analysis of the extent to which COVID-19 as a whole and the lockdown it triggered in particular, which has led to the suspension of presence-based teaching in universities worldwide and influenced teaching on matters related to sustainable development. By means of a worldwide survey involving higher education institutions across all continents, the study has identified a number of patterns, trends and problems. The results from the study show that the epidemic has significantly affected teaching practices. The lockdowns have led to a surge in the use of on-line communication tools as a partial replacement to normal lessons. In addition, many faculty teaching sustainability in higher education have strong competencies in digital literacy. The sampled higher education educations have—as a whole—adequate infrastructure to continue to teach during the lockdowns. Finally, the majority of the sample revealed that they miss the interactions via direct face-to-face student engagement, which is deemed as necessary for the effective teaching of sustainability content. The implications of this paper are two-fold. Firstly, it describes how sustainability teaching on sustainable development has been affected by the lockdown. Secondly, it describes some of the solutions deployed to overcome the problem. Finally, the paper outlines the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic may serve the purpose of showing how university teaching on sustainability may be improved in the future, taking more advantage of modern information technologies.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Elizabeth Price; Tony Wall; Chris Shiel; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Mark Mifsud; Luciana Brandli; Carla Sofia Farinha; Sandra Caeiro; Amanda Lange Salvia; Claudio Ruy Vasconcelos; Luiza Olim de Sousa; Paul Pace; Federica Doni; Lucas Veiga Avila; Bárbara Fritzen; Todd Jared LeVasseur. COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development teaching. Environment, Development and Sustainability 2021, 23, 11257 -11278.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Elizabeth Price, Tony Wall, Chris Shiel, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Mark Mifsud, Luciana Brandli, Carla Sofia Farinha, Sandra Caeiro, Amanda Lange Salvia, Claudio Ruy Vasconcelos, Luiza Olim de Sousa, Paul Pace, Federica Doni, Lucas Veiga Avila, Bárbara Fritzen, Todd Jared LeVasseur. COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development teaching. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 2021; 23 (8):11257-11278.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Elizabeth Price; Tony Wall; Chris Shiel; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Mark Mifsud; Luciana Brandli; Carla Sofia Farinha; Sandra Caeiro; Amanda Lange Salvia; Claudio Ruy Vasconcelos; Luiza Olim de Sousa; Paul Pace; Federica Doni; Lucas Veiga Avila; Bárbara Fritzen; Todd Jared LeVasseur. 2021. "COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development teaching." Environment, Development and Sustainability 23, no. 8: 11257-11278.

Review
Published: 24 November 2020 in Environment, Development and Sustainability
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Renewable energy is crucial nowadays, and among the options, biofuels are evidenced as a promising alternative to reduce the dependence of fossil fuels. However, there is a paucity of works that discuss the real impact of the biofuels on the sustainable development. This paper explores the relation between biofuels and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), seeking to present the main challenges, perspectives, and current developments discussed about them. A systematic review was performed to explore, specifically, the positive and negative impacts of the biofuels production on SDGs. The results show that biofuels contribute to achieving mainly SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), but they also cause negative impacts in other SDGs that vary according to generations. Third-generation biofuels become promising alternatives to increasing sustainable development in this sector. However, they require more research development to reduce production costs and facilitate their commercialization. The gathering of limitations and perspectives highlights a range of opportunities to the research areas that can contribute even more to increasing sustainability in biofuels production and, therefore, in the achievement of the SDGs.

ACS Style

Mateus Torres Nazari; Janaína Mazutti; Luana Girardi Basso; Luciane Maria Colla; Luciana Brandli. Biofuels and their connections with the sustainable development goals: a bibliometric and systematic review. Environment, Development and Sustainability 2020, 23, 11139 -11156.

AMA Style

Mateus Torres Nazari, Janaína Mazutti, Luana Girardi Basso, Luciane Maria Colla, Luciana Brandli. Biofuels and their connections with the sustainable development goals: a bibliometric and systematic review. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 2020; 23 (8):11139-11156.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Mateus Torres Nazari; Janaína Mazutti; Luana Girardi Basso; Luciane Maria Colla; Luciana Brandli. 2020. "Biofuels and their connections with the sustainable development goals: a bibliometric and systematic review." Environment, Development and Sustainability 23, no. 8: 11139-11156.

Original article
Published: 14 October 2020 in Sustainability Science
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Teaching about matters related to sustainable development requires not only a personal motivation from educators, but also a variety of competences. This paper reports on a multi-country study, which aimed at identifying the level of importance given to desired competences on sustainable development by teaching staff at a number of higher education institutions. On the basis of the findings, the paper identifies the gaps and outlines some of the needs which should be addressed, via which competence building may help to foster the educational and societal transformation towards sustainability. The implications of this paper are twofold. First, it emphasises the value of and the need for competences on sustainable development. Second, it illustrates some of the needs which should be met to provide a framework among which competences on sustainable development may be further developed.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Vanessa R. Levesque; Amanda Lange Salvia; Arminda Paço; Barbara Fritzen; Fernanda Frankenberger; Luana Inês Damke; Luciana L. Brandli; Lucas Veiga Ávila; Mark Mifsud; Markus Will; Paul Pace; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Violeta Orlovic Lovren. University teaching staff and sustainable development: an assessment of competences. Sustainability Science 2020, 16, 101 -116.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Vanessa R. Levesque, Amanda Lange Salvia, Arminda Paço, Barbara Fritzen, Fernanda Frankenberger, Luana Inês Damke, Luciana L. Brandli, Lucas Veiga Ávila, Mark Mifsud, Markus Will, Paul Pace, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Violeta Orlovic Lovren. University teaching staff and sustainable development: an assessment of competences. Sustainability Science. 2020; 16 (1):101-116.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Vanessa R. Levesque; Amanda Lange Salvia; Arminda Paço; Barbara Fritzen; Fernanda Frankenberger; Luana Inês Damke; Luciana L. Brandli; Lucas Veiga Ávila; Mark Mifsud; Markus Will; Paul Pace; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Violeta Orlovic Lovren. 2020. "University teaching staff and sustainable development: an assessment of competences." Sustainability Science 16, no. 1: 101-116.

Communication
Published: 01 July 2020 in Sustainability
Reads 0
Downloads 0

COVID-19, as a pandemic, is impacting institutions around the world. Its scope and economic dimensions also mean that it poses a major threat towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic may influence the SDGs and could affect their implementation. The methods used entail an analysis of the literature, observations and an assessment of current world trends. The results obtained point out that, while COVID-19 has become a priority to many health systems in developing nations, they still need to attend to many other existing diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and others. Further, the study shows that strong concerns in dealing with COVID-19 are disrupting other disease prevention programs. As a result, problems such as mental health are also likely to be overlooked, since the isolation of social distancing may mask or lead to an increase in the percentage of suffers. The paper suggests that, due to its wide scope and areas of influence, COVID-19 may also jeopardize the process of the implementation of the SDGs. It sends a cautious warning about the need to continue to put an emphasis on the implementation of the SDGs, so that the progress achieved to date is not endangered.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Johannes Platje. COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity? Sustainability 2020, 12, 5343 .

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Luciana Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Lez Rayman-Bacchus, Johannes Platje. COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity? Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5343.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lez Rayman-Bacchus; Johannes Platje. 2020. "COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity?" Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5343.

Artigos
Published: 01 June 2020 in Ambiente Construído
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Resumo O acelerado e crescente processo de urbanização observado na história recente acarretou o declínio das inter-relações homem e natureza. A população vem se distanciando do convívio com as áreas naturais, devido à perda de opções desses espaços em detrimento da expansão das cidades. O objetivo deste artigo é investigar, a partir das preferências de jovens em uma cidade do sul do Brasil, as tendências de uso de espaços naturais, as características desses locais e as atividades usualmente neles realizadas pelos usuários. Para isso, utiliza-se a plataforma do Greenmapper, uma ferramenta online de georreferenciamento que analisa o elo entre os usuários e as áreas verdes em quatro níveis: bairro (vizinhança), cidade (região), país e mundo. Os resultados do estudo indicam que os usuários optam por frequentar espaços verdes urbanos devido ao bem-estar e ao elo afetivo proporcionados, independentemente da infraestrutura que possuem, pois as caminhadas e os passeios são as principais atividades realizadas. Esse reconhecimento permite uma compreensão das necessidades e da distribuição das áreas naturais das cidades sustentáveis do futuro, para que estejam ligadas às áreas naturais como um diferencial de preservação e de valorização.

ACS Style

Natalia Hauenstein Eckert; Luciana Londero Brandli. Áreas com potencial natural no Brasil: um ensaio sobre as atividades e os usos. Ambiente Construído 2020, 20, 323 -341.

AMA Style

Natalia Hauenstein Eckert, Luciana Londero Brandli. Áreas com potencial natural no Brasil: um ensaio sobre as atividades e os usos. Ambiente Construído. 2020; 20 (2):323-341.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Natalia Hauenstein Eckert; Luciana Londero Brandli. 2020. "Áreas com potencial natural no Brasil: um ensaio sobre as atividades e os usos." Ambiente Construído 20, no. 2: 323-341.

Case report
Published: 01 July 2019 in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse recent actions of energy efficiency implemented by University of Passo Fundo, a higher education institution located in the south of Brazil, and their contributions to Goal 7. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on collected energy data and information of energy efficiency actions applied at the university. Findings The paper shows the progress related to the energy practices and discusses opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying energy efficiency at universities and its contributions towards sustainable development goal (SDG) 7. Practical implications The findings of this study can inform readers about University of Passo Fundo’s initiatives towards energy efficiency focussed in lightening, photovoltaic solar power generation and free energy market. Readers are able to improve their knowledge with the discussion of internal and external factors related to the initiatives. Originality/value The originality of this paper is connected to the idea of sharing the experiences from University of Passo Fundo, connecting energy efficiency practices at universities to SDG 7 and also exploring opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying these practices in the context of a higher education institution.

ACS Style

Bianca Gasparetto Rebelatto; Amanda Lange Salvia; Giovana Reginatto; Rangel Casanova Daneli; Luciana Londero Brandli. Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2019, 20, 842 -855.

AMA Style

Bianca Gasparetto Rebelatto, Amanda Lange Salvia, Giovana Reginatto, Rangel Casanova Daneli, Luciana Londero Brandli. Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2019; 20 (5):842-855.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Bianca Gasparetto Rebelatto; Amanda Lange Salvia; Giovana Reginatto; Rangel Casanova Daneli; Luciana Londero Brandli. 2019. "Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 5: 842-855.

Journal article
Published: 01 July 2019 in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Purpose Sustainability has become a global concern to deal with complex and unprecedent survival, social, political and peace issues. Higher education institutions play a key role in this transformation. This paper aims to conduct a comparative analysis by continents of innovation and sustainability barriers in universities. The document also offers opportunities and potential actions for universities to create initiatives to minimize barriers and move towards a sustainable future. Design/methodology/approach To carry out the study, 25 closed questions, composed of a five-point Likert scale, were applied to 283 university representatives (rectors, managers or specialists in the area of innovation and sustainability), to check the degree of application of the questionnaire. Findings From an exploratory statistical analysis, it was found that the main barriers were lacking of planning and focus, lacking of environmental committee, lacking of applicability and continuity of actions and resistance to changes. Among continents, Africa and Oceania presented the best innovation and sustainability indicators in universities. The main approach of this exploratory study on barriers in universities is as an international research, whose findings showed that several barriers currently prevent universities from getting involved in sustainable development efforts. However, as we debate sustainable development, which is gaining momentum, universities are supposed to move forward to overcome barriers for the sake of implementing goals and initiatives. In addition, universities must seize opportunities to contribute through innovation in teaching, research and initiatives to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals. Research limitations/implications This study has two main limitations: first, online research has involved professionals working in the field of sustainable development in higher education. Second, there were no interviews conducted to gather personal information with students and servers. However, the broad scope of the study and its strong international base provide important results that enable the design of an adequate profile of sustainability and innovation challenges that are currently found in universities. Practical implications The study showed that there is lack of knowledge management to connect science, technology, innovation and sustainability, to improve management conditions, innovate, make decisions, support initiatives, create incentives and control mechanisms. Trends suggest that future professional activities involve skills in dealing with complex problems, sometimes in careers and jobs yet to be created. Traditional teaching methods are generally only prepared for routine tasks and for existing jobs, thus requiring the creation of new approaches capable of stimulating creativity and autonomy, which are essential for the present and future demands of innovation and sustainability. Social implications The exploratory study...

ACS Style

Lucas Veiga Ávila; Thiago Antonio Beuron; Luciana Londero Brandli; Luana Inês Damke; Rudiney Soares Pereira; Leander Klein. Barriers to innovation and sustainability in universities: an international comparison. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2019, 20, 805 -821.

AMA Style

Lucas Veiga Ávila, Thiago Antonio Beuron, Luciana Londero Brandli, Luana Inês Damke, Rudiney Soares Pereira, Leander Klein. Barriers to innovation and sustainability in universities: an international comparison. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2019; 20 (5):805-821.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Lucas Veiga Ávila; Thiago Antonio Beuron; Luciana Londero Brandli; Luana Inês Damke; Rudiney Soares Pereira; Leander Klein. 2019. "Barriers to innovation and sustainability in universities: an international comparison." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 5: 805-821.

Journal article
Published: 29 June 2019 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

The implementation of sustainable development in higher education is an important goal, and one which requires much planning. The many recurring problems and barriers that hinder the attainment of sustainable development objectives at universities are either directly or indirectly related to deficiencies in planning which pose a significant barrier to the implementation of sustainable development. There is therefore a perceived need to foster a better understanding of how planning may help higher education institutions to become more successful in implementing sustainable development. Based on this need, this paper describes the role of planning as a tool for improved knowledge and sound decision-making towards a better understanding of sustainability in a science and technology context, and the motivation towards transformation. In particular, it reports on a survey in the context of which some of the major obstacles for planning and implementing sustainable development at universities are outlined. The study identified the fact that many universities are yet to have fully developed plans to take into account matters related to sustainable development, and describes some the elements which could be considered in attempts to give a greater emphasis to sustainability to planning in a higher education context.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Constantina Skanavis; Aristea Kounani; Luciana Londero Brandli; Chris Shiel; Arminda Do Paço; Paul Pace; Mark Mifsud; Ali Beynaghi; Elizabeth Price; Amanda Lange Salvia; Markus Will; Kalterina Shula. The role of planning in implementing sustainable development in a higher education context. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 235, 678 -687.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Constantina Skanavis, Aristea Kounani, Luciana Londero Brandli, Chris Shiel, Arminda Do Paço, Paul Pace, Mark Mifsud, Ali Beynaghi, Elizabeth Price, Amanda Lange Salvia, Markus Will, Kalterina Shula. The role of planning in implementing sustainable development in a higher education context. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 235 ():678-687.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Constantina Skanavis; Aristea Kounani; Luciana Londero Brandli; Chris Shiel; Arminda Do Paço; Paul Pace; Mark Mifsud; Ali Beynaghi; Elizabeth Price; Amanda Lange Salvia; Markus Will; Kalterina Shula. 2019. "The role of planning in implementing sustainable development in a higher education context." Journal of Cleaner Production 235, no. : 678-687.

Journal article
Published: 27 June 2019 in Energy Policy
Reads 0
Downloads 0

In Brazil, the public lighting sector is a responsibility of the municipal government and typically represents around 4% of the electricity consumed by cities. Considering the significant importance and functions of this service, sustainable management is necessary. The aim of this paper is to investigate the main practices used worldwide in terms of energy efficiency of public lighting and propose the use of the multi-criteria method called Analytic Hierarchy Process to choose the best options for a group of Brazilian cities, namely Passo Fundo, Santa Maria and Porto Alegre. The methodology of this paper consists of searching for best practices in public lighting, which worked as alternatives for applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The final step consisted of presenting the impacts of a potential implementation, through analysis of energy and financial savings. The results suggest the preferred practices to each municipality (Audit and Guide Elaboration, Retrofit, Alternative Energy and Management) and their potential implementation can promote energy and financial savings up to 6 GWh/year and 600,000.00 US$/year. The main implications of this paper are related to proposing the use of a multi-criteria method to the public lighting sector and providing useful insights for local governments and especially for developing countries.

ACS Style

Amanda Lange Salvia; Luciana Londero Brandli; Walter Leal Filho; Rosa Maria Locatelli Kalil. An analysis of the applications of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for selection of energy efficiency practices in public lighting in a sample of Brazilian cities. Energy Policy 2019, 132, 854 -864.

AMA Style

Amanda Lange Salvia, Luciana Londero Brandli, Walter Leal Filho, Rosa Maria Locatelli Kalil. An analysis of the applications of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for selection of energy efficiency practices in public lighting in a sample of Brazilian cities. Energy Policy. 2019; 132 ():854-864.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Amanda Lange Salvia; Luciana Londero Brandli; Walter Leal Filho; Rosa Maria Locatelli Kalil. 2019. "An analysis of the applications of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for selection of energy efficiency practices in public lighting in a sample of Brazilian cities." Energy Policy 132, no. : 854-864.

Journal article
Published: 07 June 2019 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there is a paucity of research which examines their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level, i.e. in the places they are situated. This paper addresses this need, by reporting on a qualitative study deploying a Matrix, which allows an analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development initiatives of a set of 22 universities in industrialised and developing countries. Recommendations to enhance their role are provided, including the importance of pursuing partnerships and joint initiatives, understanding the need of local communities, and making their know-how more widely available. The scientific value of this research is related to the understanding of how the interaction between universities and local communities happens and by shedding light to this topic, it supports universities to improve their own actions. Its implications are two-fold: it demonstrates the potential of universities as local players and outlines the range of activities they may engage with, and which may allow them to act as pillars to local sustainability initiatives.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Valeria Ruiz Vargas; Amanda Lange Salvia; Luciana Londero Brandli; Eric Pallant; Maris Klavins; Subhasis Ray; Sara Moggi; Marija Maruna; Elisa Conticelli; Martin Amogre Ayanore; Vesela Radovic; Bhumika Gupta; Salil Sen; Arminda Paço; Eleni Michalopoulou; Fiffy Hanisdah Saikim; Hock Lye Koh; Fernanda Frankenberger; Wasan Kanchanamukda; Dênis Antônio da Cunha; Noor Adelyna Mohammed Akib; Amelia Clarke; Tony Wall; Mentore Vaccari. The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 233, 1004 -1015.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Valeria Ruiz Vargas, Amanda Lange Salvia, Luciana Londero Brandli, Eric Pallant, Maris Klavins, Subhasis Ray, Sara Moggi, Marija Maruna, Elisa Conticelli, Martin Amogre Ayanore, Vesela Radovic, Bhumika Gupta, Salil Sen, Arminda Paço, Eleni Michalopoulou, Fiffy Hanisdah Saikim, Hock Lye Koh, Fernanda Frankenberger, Wasan Kanchanamukda, Dênis Antônio da Cunha, Noor Adelyna Mohammed Akib, Amelia Clarke, Tony Wall, Mentore Vaccari. The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 233 ():1004-1015.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Valeria Ruiz Vargas; Amanda Lange Salvia; Luciana Londero Brandli; Eric Pallant; Maris Klavins; Subhasis Ray; Sara Moggi; Marija Maruna; Elisa Conticelli; Martin Amogre Ayanore; Vesela Radovic; Bhumika Gupta; Salil Sen; Arminda Paço; Eleni Michalopoulou; Fiffy Hanisdah Saikim; Hock Lye Koh; Fernanda Frankenberger; Wasan Kanchanamukda; Dênis Antônio da Cunha; Noor Adelyna Mohammed Akib; Amelia Clarke; Tony Wall; Mentore Vaccari. 2019. "The role of higher education institutions in sustainability initiatives at the local level." Journal of Cleaner Production 233, no. : 1004-1015.

Journal article
Published: 28 May 2019 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

The fact that the world community is engaged in pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) means that an unrivalled opportunity is provided to universities, both in respect of teaching and in research, on individual SDGs, as well as in pursuing their “third mission” linking up with external stakeholders and society. However, not many universities have realised that and many are falling behind. This paper explores the many advantages of the introduction of the SDGs into teaching and suggests that it can catalyse the engagement of students in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) with the concepts of sustainability. The paper fills in a research gap by surveying the current state of the art regarding the theme, presenting current data outlining the extent to which HEI are using SDGs to support their sustainability work. The reasons why some institutions are currently not engaging is also shown. The paper, which consists of a worldwide survey deployed to collect data on the SDGs and sustainability teaching at universities, concludes by providing some recommendations aimed at encouraging further engagement of HEI in incorporatingSDGs as part of their teaching programs. This research is unique in the sense that it provides for the first time offers an overview of the level of emphasis selected universities currently place on the SDGs. Finally, it provides a contribution to current state of knowledge by outlining some actions universities may take, to move forward with their implementation.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Chris Shiel; Arminda Paço; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila; Luciana Londero Brandli; Petra Molthan-Hill; Paul Pace; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Valeria Ruiz Vargas; Sandra Caeiro. Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities: Falling behind or getting ahead of the pack? Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 232, 285 -294.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Chris Shiel, Arminda Paço, Mark Mifsud, Lucas Veiga Ávila, Luciana Londero Brandli, Petra Molthan-Hill, Paul Pace, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Valeria Ruiz Vargas, Sandra Caeiro. Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities: Falling behind or getting ahead of the pack? Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 232 ():285-294.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Chris Shiel; Arminda Paço; Mark Mifsud; Lucas Veiga Ávila; Luciana Londero Brandli; Petra Molthan-Hill; Paul Pace; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Valeria Ruiz Vargas; Sandra Caeiro. 2019. "Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability teaching at universities: Falling behind or getting ahead of the pack?" Journal of Cleaner Production 232, no. : 285-294.

Journal article
Published: 21 May 2019 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

A review of the literature reveals the scant research on sustainable procurement in the public sector, and in particular higher education institutions (HEIs). In this context, this paper aims to contribute to an emerging stream of research on drivers and challenges which higher education institutions and the extent to which they are endorsing sustainable procurement practices. The study is based on a survey of HEIs around the world, drawn from a network of sustainability practitioners and researchers at these institutions. Design of the survey drew on existing studies of barriers and enablers, the use of vignettes to provoke ideas among the research team, and a pilot study. Crucially, the study seeks to shed light on both drivers and critical barriers affecting the implementation of sustainable procurement at universities. The results and discussion identify previously unidentified barriers and enablers, and further suggest that smaller HEI have some catching up to do. Policy recommendations are presented and approaches on how to overcome barriers to sustainable procurement are set forth. These centre on the proposal that HEIs should consider developing a reflexive strategy to procurement purchasing policy, and to ensure there are suitable means for its implementation.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Antonis Skouloudis; Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lucas Veiga Avila; Lez Rayman-Bacchus. Sustainability and procurement practices in higher education institutions: Barriers and drivers. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 231, 1267 -1280.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Antonis Skouloudis, Luciana Londero Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Lucas Veiga Avila, Lez Rayman-Bacchus. Sustainability and procurement practices in higher education institutions: Barriers and drivers. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 231 ():1267-1280.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Antonis Skouloudis; Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Lucas Veiga Avila; Lez Rayman-Bacchus. 2019. "Sustainability and procurement practices in higher education institutions: Barriers and drivers." Journal of Cleaner Production 231, no. : 1267-1280.

Chapter
Published: 01 May 2019 in World Sustainability Series
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Considering the importance of green areas for sustainability, universities have great potential to contribute to it while improving the use of green spaces in their campuses. By doing so, universities are also contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 15, which seeks the protection of forests and biodiversity and their sustainable management, and SDG 4, which aims to ensure qualitative education, by promoting a culture of environmental awareness in students. Thus, this paper aims to highlight the role which green areas in university campuses play in the promotion and integration of SDGs 4 and 15, based on a case study carried out at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), located in South of Brazil. UPF stands out among other universities in the region due to its great availability of green areas, but the academic community needs to make sustainable use of these spaces. The study evaluated the perception of the university community regarding green areas, to analyse how UPF explores these environments and to study strategies to enhance its use. The results showed that the university has been exploring its green areas by promoting events in favour of the local and academic community, however, more actions could be applied to take advantage of the campus’ ecological potential. The case study confirmed how the green areas in university campuses can contribute to and interact with the SDGs, especially through management actions.

ACS Style

Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Vanessa Tibola da Rocha; Janaina Mazutti; Giovana Reginatto. The Role of Green Areas in University Campuses: Contribution to SDG 4 and SDG 15. World Sustainability Series 2019, 47 -68.

AMA Style

Luciana Londero Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Vanessa Tibola da Rocha, Janaina Mazutti, Giovana Reginatto. The Role of Green Areas in University Campuses: Contribution to SDG 4 and SDG 15. World Sustainability Series. 2019; ():47-68.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Vanessa Tibola da Rocha; Janaina Mazutti; Giovana Reginatto. 2019. "The Role of Green Areas in University Campuses: Contribution to SDG 4 and SDG 15." World Sustainability Series , no. : 47-68.

Case report
Published: 04 March 2019 in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the contribution of ecological fairs to the promotion of sustainability in university campuses, based on a case study carried out at the University of Passo Fundo, located in Southern Brazil. Design/methodology/approach Producers and consumers of the ecological fairs were interviewed to analyse how the social, economic and environmental spheres of sustainable development are impacted by these fairs. In total, 24 interviews were conducted. Findings The results showed how fairs positively impact the academic and local community while bringing sustainability into university campuses. Research limitations/implications The main limitations of this study were the number of interviews and the short period during when the study was conducted. Practical implications This case study demonstrated how the promotion of ecological fairs on a university campus plays an important role in the implementation and practice of sustainability and can serve as an example for other institutions that intend to work on similar projects. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature by providing a discussion on how ecological fairs represent a good addition in the process of universities to become more sustainable and which aspects of each sustainability sphere are involved.

ACS Style

Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Leila Dal Moro; Vanessa Tibola Da Rocha; Janaina Mazutti; Giovana Reginatto. How can ecological fairs increase sustainability in a university campus? International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2019, 20, 515 -529.

AMA Style

Luciana Londero Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Leila Dal Moro, Vanessa Tibola Da Rocha, Janaina Mazutti, Giovana Reginatto. How can ecological fairs increase sustainability in a university campus? International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2019; 20 (3):515-529.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Luciana Londero Brandli; Amanda Lange Salvia; Leila Dal Moro; Vanessa Tibola Da Rocha; Janaina Mazutti; Giovana Reginatto. 2019. "How can ecological fairs increase sustainability in a university campus?" International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 20, no. 3: 515-529.

Journal article
Published: 05 October 2018 in Journal of Cleaner Production
Reads 0
Downloads 0

The Sustainable Development Goals agreed by the United Nations in September 2015 comprise 17 goals and 169 targets aimed at integrating matters related to sustainable development into the overall economic, environmental and social frameworks of countries. Whereas the SGs have a global dimension, their action implementation depends on the level of priority different countries give to them, and on how sustainability issues compete with a country´s main problems. The aim of this paper was to identify the main Sustainable Development Goals approached by experts from different geographic regions, according to their experience and research area, and to discuss the relation between these goals and the main local issues and challenges of each region. The methodology starts with snowball sampling to collect information from experts from all geographic regions, through contact networks of universities in different countries. With the information about the goals researched by the participating experts, an analysis of the relation between the study focus and the geographical regions of origin was conducted. A total of 266 specialists from North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania participated in the survey. Based on the sample used, it can be said that there is a relation between the local problems or challenges observed in some regions and the main areas of interest of the surveyed experts, with a general emphasis on the study of goals 4, 11 and 13. Based on the data gathered, the paper presents a set of examples of positive and negative situations in the various regions, and considers the extent to which some Sustainable Development Goals are being pursued by research on a worldwide basis.

ACS Style

Amanda Lange Salvia; Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Londero Brandli; Juliane Sapper Griebeler. Assessing research trends related to Sustainable Development Goals: local and global issues. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 208, 841 -849.

AMA Style

Amanda Lange Salvia, Walter Leal Filho, Luciana Londero Brandli, Juliane Sapper Griebeler. Assessing research trends related to Sustainable Development Goals: local and global issues. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 208 ():841-849.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Amanda Lange Salvia; Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Londero Brandli; Juliane Sapper Griebeler. 2018. "Assessing research trends related to Sustainable Development Goals: local and global issues." Journal of Cleaner Production 208, no. : 841-849.

Journal article
Published: 10 April 2018 in International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology
Reads 0
Downloads 0
ACS Style

W. Leal Filho; E. Pallant; A. Enete; Barend Richter; Luciana Brandli. Planning and implementing sustainability in higher education institutions: an overview of the difficulties and potentials. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 2018, 25, 713 -721.

AMA Style

W. Leal Filho, E. Pallant, A. Enete, Barend Richter, Luciana Brandli. Planning and implementing sustainability in higher education institutions: an overview of the difficulties and potentials. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. 2018; 25 (8):713-721.

Chicago/Turabian Style

W. Leal Filho; E. Pallant; A. Enete; Barend Richter; Luciana Brandli. 2018. "Planning and implementing sustainability in higher education institutions: an overview of the difficulties and potentials." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology 25, no. 8: 713-721.

Journal article
Published: 02 January 2018 in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Reads 0
Downloads 0

Purpose There is a widely held belief that sustainable development (SD) policies are essential for universities to successfully engage in matters related to sustainability, and are an indicator of the extent to which they are active in this field. This paper aims to examine the evidence which currently exists to support this assumption. It surveys a sample of universities in Brazil, Germany, Greece, Portugal, South Africa and the UK and the USA to ascertain the extent to which universities that are active in the field of sustainable development have formal policies on sustainable development, and whether such policies are a pre-condition for successful sustainability efforts. Design/methodology/approach The study involved 35 universities in seven countries (five universities respectively). A mixed-methods approach has been used, ranging from document analysis, website analysis, questionnaires and interviewing. Findings Although only 60 per cent of the sampled universities had a policy that specifically addressed SD, this cannot be regarded as an indicator that the remaining 40 per cent are not engaged with substantial actions that address SD. Indeed, all of the universities in the sample, regardless of the existence of a SD formal policy, demonstrated engagement with environmental sustainability policies or procedures in some form or another. This research has been limited by the availability and ability to procure information from the sampled universities. Despite this, it is one of the largest research efforts of this kind ever performed. Research limitations/implications This research has been limited by the availability and ability to procure information from the sampled universities. Practical implications The findings provide some valuable insights into the connections between SD policies on the one hand and the practice of sustainable development in higher education institutions on the other. Social implications Universities with SD policies can contribute to models of economic growth consistent with sustainable development. Originality/value The study is the one of the largest research efforts of this kind ever performed.

ACS Style

Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Deisi Becker; Constantina Skanavis; Aristea Kounani; Chrysoula Sardi; Dimitra Papaioannidou; Arminda Paço; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Luiza de Sousa; Schalk Raath; Rudi Pretorius; Christine Shiel; Valeria Vargas; Gregory Trencher; Robert W. Marans. Sustainable development policies as indicators and pre-conditions for sustainability efforts at universities. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2018, 19, 85 -113.

AMA Style

Walter Leal Filho, Luciana Brandli, Deisi Becker, Constantina Skanavis, Aristea Kounani, Chrysoula Sardi, Dimitra Papaioannidou, Arminda Paço, Ulisses Azeiteiro, Luiza de Sousa, Schalk Raath, Rudi Pretorius, Christine Shiel, Valeria Vargas, Gregory Trencher, Robert W. Marans. Sustainable development policies as indicators and pre-conditions for sustainability efforts at universities. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2018; 19 (1):85-113.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Walter Leal Filho; Luciana Brandli; Deisi Becker; Constantina Skanavis; Aristea Kounani; Chrysoula Sardi; Dimitra Papaioannidou; Arminda Paço; Ulisses Azeiteiro; Luiza de Sousa; Schalk Raath; Rudi Pretorius; Christine Shiel; Valeria Vargas; Gregory Trencher; Robert W. Marans. 2018. "Sustainable development policies as indicators and pre-conditions for sustainability efforts at universities." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 19, no. 1: 85-113.