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Pathways for Integrating the Concept of Carbon Neutrality into the Talent Cultivation Process: A Case Study of Animal Production Programs in Chinese Agricultural Colleges and Universities

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  • Jun Shi

    (College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China)

  • Xiang Cao

    (College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China)

  • Zhi Chen

    (College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China)

Abstract

The realization of carbon peak and carbon neutrality requires a comprehensive and profound transformation of economic and social systems. It is imperative not only for addressing climate change but also for the transformation and upgrading of various industries. This shift entails transitioning from high energy consumption and pollution to focusing on high-quality development, thereby facilitating the transition to a green and low-carbon economy and ultimately realizing sustainable economic and social progress. As modern agriculture evolves and agricultural modernization advances, there is substantial potential and demand for emission reduction in agricultural sectors and rural areas. Agricultural institutions of tertiary education undertake the crucial responsibility of cultivating talents capable of contributing to carbon neutrality efforts. Consequently, it is essential to integrate the concept of carbon neutrality into undergraduate education to meet the growing need for cultivating a workforce capable of achieving national carbon neutrality goals. In this study, a questionnaire is used to analyze the views and current situation of students majoring in animal production regarding the concept of carbon neutrality, and to explore how to conceptualize a knowledge system of carbon neutrality applicable to animal production programs in agricultural institutions.

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  • Jun Shi & Xiang Cao & Zhi Chen, 2023. "Pathways for Integrating the Concept of Carbon Neutrality into the Talent Cultivation Process: A Case Study of Animal Production Programs in Chinese Agricultural Colleges and Universities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-10, November.
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