Sandra Caeiro

Teachers’ mindsets on sustainability: challenges and prospects

Purpose Education is a crucial pillar of social transformation in the pursuit of sustainable development, particularly within higher education. Regarding the central role of teachers, this study aims to critically analyse evidence regarding higher education teachers’ mindsets on...

Promoting sustainability teaching and learning in HEI through the ecological footprint concept

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a key role in democratising quality education for sustainability, for all. This study aims to present the outcomes of implementing the EUSTEPs Sustainability Module, which acquaints HEI students with sustainability concepts in an...

Waste Literacy Among Portuguese First-Year Tertiary Students After Compulsory Environmental Education

Waste management is essential for addressing local and global environmental challenges. Failure to manage waste effectively results in several consequences, including environmental degradation, public health risks, and economic costs. Besides the need for adequate and up-to-date...