A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework

Higher education is currently facing a significant challenge in preparing future generations to deal with complex global challenges. To ensure sustainable development, UNESCO has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on its 2030 agenda. The fourth of these goals, SDG4, aims to provide inclusiv...

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Autores: García Martín, Judit, Pérez Fernández, Lucila María
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Cantabria (UC)
Repositorio:UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabria
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:Higher education
Quality education
Review
SDG4
Sustainable Development Goals
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
title A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
spellingShingle A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
García Martín, Judit
Higher education
Quality education
Review
SDG4
Sustainable Development Goals
title_short A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
title_full A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
title_fullStr A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
title_full_unstemmed A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
title_sort A review of global strategies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Higher Education (2020?2024): key actions in the education for sustainable development framework
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv García Martín, Judit
Pérez Fernández, Lucila María
author García Martín, Judit
author_facet García Martín, Judit
Pérez Fernández, Lucila María
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author2 Pérez Fernández, Lucila María
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Higher education
Quality education
Review
SDG4
Sustainable Development Goals
topic Higher education
Quality education
Review
SDG4
Sustainable Development Goals
description Higher education is currently facing a significant challenge in preparing future generations to deal with complex global challenges. To ensure sustainable development, UNESCO has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on its 2030 agenda. The fourth of these goals, SDG4, aims to provide inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. To elucidate the status of this area of interest, this study conducts a systematic theoretical review of nine previous reviews published in 2020?2024 and obtained from the Web of Science regarding SDG4. The review is based on 10 indicators grouped into two subgroups, following the PRISMA methodology. Despite limitations such as the corpus selection criteria, contextual diversity, and variability in measurement indicators, this theoretical review on the application of SDG4 in the university setting offers valuable practical and social implications. By identifying successful lines of action and areas of improvement, the study can guide the development of inclusive policies, improve educational quality and foster strategic alliances, thus contributing to a more equitable and sustainable education globally. The study's findings reveal diverse initiatives aimed at its attainment, such as developing equity-focused educational models, enhancing infrastructure and assessment systems, fostering educational and technological innovation, and forging strategic partnerships. Nevertheless, barriers such as the digital divide continue to impede progress toward achieving SDG4.
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