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Sustainability Practices at Higher Education Institutions, Current Efforts and Future Directions: The Case Study of AAMUSTED

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  • Mrs. Emma Maame Afua Darkoa Douglas Anyan

    (Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)), Kumasi, Ghana)

  • Ms. Juliet Acheampong

    (Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)), Kumasi, Ghana)

  • Mrs. Victoria Wepea Weobong Awopone

    (Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)), Kumasi, Ghana)

Abstract

This study investigates sustainability practices in higher education, focusing on the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) as a case study. Through qualitative interviews with key stakeholders, the research uncovers critical gaps in formalized waste management and energy conservation initiatives. Despite AAMUSTED’s well-maintained campus environment, the absence of structured policies for waste segregation, recycling, and energy efficiency highlights missed opportunities for advancing environmental stewardship. Stakeholders emphasize the potential benefits of integrating renewable energy solutions and conducting waste audits to reduce the institution’s ecological footprint. The findings underscore the importance of embedding sustainability within strategic frameworks, promoting stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. This study provides actionable recommendations to transform AAMUSTED into a model of sustainable development in higher education, contributing to the global discourse on sustainability leadership within academic institutions.

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  • Mrs. Emma Maame Afua Darkoa Douglas Anyan & Ms. Juliet Acheampong & Mrs. Victoria Wepea Weobong Awopone, 2024. "Sustainability Practices at Higher Education Institutions, Current Efforts and Future Directions: The Case Study of AAMUSTED," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(12), pages 1093-1102, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:12:p:1093-1102
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