Views on Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education in Albania

The paper is based on an online survey conducted among stakeholders in the academic community. The survey, which gathered responses from 465 participants including students, academic staff, administrative workers, and alumni, aimed to measure awareness, perceived importance, and engagement with the SDGs. The findings reveal a moderate level of familiarity with the SDGs, with a significant gap between the recognized importance of the goals and the personal actions taken towards their achievement. While 85% of respondents consider the SDGs crucial for a sustainable future, only 37% frequently engage in activities supporting these goals. The study highlights strong support for integrating SDGs into university curricula and initiatives, with a preference for workshops, seminars, and elective courses. Additionally, respondents emphasized the need for government policy alignment, community engagement by local governments, and sustainable business practices by the private sector. The results underline the pivotal role of higher education institutions in fostering sustainability education and practice, and the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.