The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) has partnered with the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO to promote education for sustainable development and advance the greening of higher education institutions.
The initiative was launched during a half-day engagement workshop held on July 8 at IUIU’s main campus in Mbale. The workshop brought together student leaders, lecturers, and university administrators to discuss how universities can integrate sustainability into teaching and institutional practices.
The event is part of a broader national effort to implement Uganda’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) policy and roll out the National Qualifications Framework, aligning with the country’s education reform agenda.
Dr. Serwanga Jamil, IUIU’s Vice Rector in charge of Academic Affairs, welcomed the partnership and emphasized the university’s commitment to aligning its programs with sustainability principles. “We are reviewing our curriculum to better reflect principles of sustainability and to ensure that higher education plays its role in shaping a more sustainable future,” he said.
Mr. Twebaze David, Assistant Secretary General in charge of the Education Programme at the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, underscored the importance of aligning higher education with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, specifically target 4.7, which promotes education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
“Our goal is to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to champion sustainability in both academic and community settings,” Mr. Twebaze stated. He added that universities must reform their curriculum delivery approaches to accommodate learners from the new competence-based lower secondary curriculum.
The workshop emphasized the need for curriculum transformation, educator training, and institutional reforms to foster environmentally responsible and socially conscious graduates.
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