This book discusses the role of ESD stakeholders at university level, involving civil society and the private sector and public sectors (including local, national and intergovernmental bodies). In particular, it describes practical experiences, partnerships, networks, and training schemes for increasing the capacity of ESD and other initiatives aimed at promoting education for sustainable development taking place at institutions of higher education. In order to meet the pressing need for publications that may promote stakeholders' involvement in ESD in higher education, the book particularly focuses on state-of-the-art approaches, methods, initiatives and projects from around the world, illustrating the contribution of different stakeholder groups to sustainable development in higher education on an international scale.

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Creating a Sustainable Learning District by Integrating Different Stakeholders' Needs. Methodology and Results from the University of Cantabria Campus Master Plan.- Contributing Towards more Sustainable Cities - Learning Through Collaboration.- Supporting Grassroots-led Initiatives in the Spanish Energy Field Through Transformative Education for Sustainable Development.- The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Maltese Marine Protected Areas: A Qualitative Study.- Aligning Goals for Sustainable Outcomes: Case Study of a University Building in Australia.- Transition to Transformation in Fashion Education for Sustainability.- Student Capital in Green Cities: Building University Student City Coalitions.- Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Development.