Sustainability Education, Youth and Innovation: Engaging the Next Generation in Innovating the Future - Concise Contributions

The 2025 edition of this conference proceedings book aims to provide a global platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to engage in discussions and share their research findings and insights on sustainability education, the role of youth in driving change, and the power of innovation in building a sustainable future.

The primary focus of this year's conference is to explore how sustainability education can empower individuals and communities, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to drive transformative action towards a more sustainable and resilient world. Special emphasis is placed on the critical role of youth as key agents of change and the innovative solutions they bring to the table in addressing pressing environmental and social challenges.

In the context of this conference, sustainability education serves as a catalyst for fostering awareness, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making. It enables individuals to integrate sustainable practices into daily life, promotes interdisciplinary learning, and encourages collaboration across sectors. By embedding sustainability principles into educational frameworks, we can inspire a new generation of leaders committed to advancing circular economy principles, achieving net-zero emissions, and enhancing urban resilience.

Youth-led initiatives and innovation are central to shaping sustainable solutions for the future. Young entrepreneurs, researchers, and changemakers are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking ideas that challenge traditional approaches, advocate for policy reforms, and implement community-driven solutions. Innovation in sustainability encompasses technological advancements, digital transformation, and creative problem-solving approaches that accelerate progress toward environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Objectives:

To accept a wide range of research papers, from conceptual studies to applied research, under the three pillars of sustainability: social, environmental, and economic. To offer diverse avenues for knowledge sharing, including scientific research presentations, case studies, conceptual frameworks, and policy-oriented papers. To delve into the strategies and practices that empower organizations, educators, and young leaders to make a significant and lasting impact on sustainability, innovation, and urban resilience. To highlight the role of education in fostering sustainability literacy and its integration into curricula worldwide, training programs, and community initiatives. To showcase youth-led projects and innovative solutions that contribute to sustainability and address climate-related challenges.

Through this conference, we seek to bridge the gap between education, youth engagement, and innovative practices, ultimately fostering a global movement toward sustainability-driven transformation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3032219477
• ISBN13: 9783032219473
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 638 Pages