Dr. Sílvia Albareda-Tiana is a Reader at the Faculty of Education Sciences at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC, Barcelona). With a background in biology, theology, and environmental education, she has devoted 40 years of her life to education, both in secondary and higher education, specializing in science education and ESD. She has led several research projects and contributed to many others, including international collaborations. Her current research focuses on integrating sustainability—sustainability competencies and climate education— into curricula, and exploring the role of religions in promoting sustainability. She has completed research stays in the UK, Chile, Argentina, and Italy. She is in charge of the UIC’s Office of Cooperation and Sustainable Development, and coordinates the SEI research group (Sustainability and Holistic Education). She is a member of various working groups on the implementation of sustainability and cooperation at the university. She leads and motivates others in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams and has published extensively both nationally and internationally.
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Educational Science