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Environment Sustainable Practices in Higher Education Institutions in Oman

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  • Shahad Ali Al Dhabari

    (Graduate Student, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa, Oman)

  • Dr. Gholamreza Chabokrow

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman)

Abstract

This research aims at understanding the extent to which HEIs in Oman undertake various initiatives to increase environmental sustainability. In so doing, the research applies survey method to collect data. Survey questionnaires were issued electronically. A total of 105 completed responses have been collected. These data are analyzed applying quantitative research technique to analyze the data. Analysis shows that the respondents are aware about the term ‘environmental sustainability’. Moreover, majority of the respondents agree that their HEIs link environmental sustainability to their mission and vision. The respondents have further positively replied that HEIs motivate them to care more about the environment. The survey results further show that students always strive to keep their campus clean through different means such as managing study materials electronically instead of printing. In addition, students tend to conservation energy by avoiding unnecessary use of energy. However, students are of the opinion that they need more opportunities to study courses related to environmental sustainability. Faculties have stated that they spontaneously motivate students to become environmentally friendly. These findings have enormous policy implications for HEIs and regulatory authorities.

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  • Shahad Ali Al Dhabari & Dr. Gholamreza Chabokrow, 2024. "Environment Sustainable Practices in Higher Education Institutions in Oman," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(1), pages 283-295, January.
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