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Makale Özeti:
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Worldwide, innovation in education is highly perceived as an effectual approach to promote
awareness for sustainability. International organizations interested in education, research
and training support projects seeking modernization of Higher Education (HE) and
put much emphasis on developing new curricula, teaching methods or materials to respond
to current needs. Building ties and promoting cooperation between institutions around the
world through Universities and academic arenas are central in innovative educational approaches.
This paper reflects on one of such projects; the Center for Natural Resources and
Development (CNRD) which aims at supporting achieving the Millennium Development
Goal (MDG) 7. Eleven University faculties in Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia,
Jordan, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, and Vietnam form part of the CNRD, covering natural,
engineering, and social sciences disciplines. To develop solutions for one of the most
pressing problems of today; creating sustainable cities, students, teachers and researchers
work together in a trans-disciplinary approach. The paper principally deals with the question
of how international research and education networks can narrow the distance between
countries and promote awareness of sustainability. It discusses approaches in joint education,
using modern media and e-learning activities and their contribution to raise awareness
of sustainability among young researchers.
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