Integrating Green Education in Universities: A Case Study of Youth-Led Sustainability Initiatives at Baku State University
- 1Baku State University
Abstract
The demands of a rapidly changing global environment require adaptive and mitigative strategies across all sectors, including higher education. In addition to theoretical instruction in environmental science, the integration of green education through practical, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches is now essential for fostering sustainability literacy. This study investigates the effectiveness and challenges of such integration by conducting a qualitative case study of youth-led sustainability initiatives at Baku State University (BSU) in Azerbaijan. The research analyzes the dynamics, enabling factors, and measurable impacts of student-driven projects on the university’s sustainability culture. While the methodological scope is not exhaustive, the data include cross-faculty engagement and thematic analysis of activities implemented during the study period. Initial findings indicate that youth-led initiatives are a significant catalyst for experiential, student-centered learning by connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application. Notable outcomes are observed in waste management, awareness campaigns, specialized training programs, seasonal schools, and academic simulations. The study concludes that sustained efforts at BSU have significantly enhanced its green education ecosystem and contributed to the development of a green campus model aligned with evolving international accreditation standards. This progression suggests that BSU’s experience may serve as a flexible and resilient framework for green education in similar institutional contexts.
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BibTeX
@misc{taghiyev2026integrating,
title = {{Integrating Green Education in Universities: A Case Study of Youth-Led Sustainability Initiatives at Baku State University}},
author = {Mirhuseyn Taghiyev and PhD, Asiman Ilyasov},
howpublished = {Zenodo},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23557248},
url = {https://zenodo.org/records/23557248},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - UNPB
TI - Integrating Green Education in Universities: A Case Study of Youth-Led Sustainability Initiatives at Baku State University
AU - Mirhuseyn Taghiyev
AU - PhD, Asiman Ilyasov
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/22
PB - Zenodo
DO - 10.5281/zenodo.23557248
UR - https://zenodo.org/records/23557248
AB - The demands of a rapidly changing global environment require adaptive and mitigative strategies across all sectors, including higher education. In addition to theoretical instruction in environmental science, the integration of green education through practical, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches is now essential for fostering sustainability literacy. This study investigates the effectiveness and challenges of such integration by conducting a qualitative case study of youth-led sustainability initiatives at Baku State University (BSU) in Azerbaijan. The research analyzes the dynamics, enabling factors, and measurable impacts of student-driven projects on the university’s sustainability culture. While the methodological scope is not exhaustive, the data include cross-faculty engagement and thematic analysis of activities implemented during the study period. Initial findings indicate that youth-led initiatives are a significant catalyst for experiential, student-centered learning by connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application. Notable outcomes are observed in waste management, awareness campaigns, specialized training programs, seasonal schools, and academic simulations. The study concludes that sustained efforts at BSU have significantly enhanced its green education ecosystem and contributed to the development of a green campus model aligned with evolving international accreditation standards. This progression suggests that BSU’s experience may serve as a flexible and resilient framework for green education in similar institutional contexts.
ER -