Overview and Trends of SDGs and ESD Initiatives at Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Abstract

The SDGs are now attracting attention all over Japan, but nowadays the SDGs are booming and misunderstandings are spreading. Therefore, in this paper, we will start by reconsidering the SDGs from three important perspectives. The three important perspectives are “Global scale”, “Backcasting”, and “No one will be left behind”. In addition, we will introduce global research trends as trends in the SDGs, and consider how changes in the world due to the spread of coronavirus infection will affect research trends. Finally, the practice of ESD is emphasized as one of the success factors for achieving all the goals of the SDGs. So, as major ESD initiatives being implemented at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, we will introduce initiatives related to “problem-solving classes on the theme of SDGs” and “SDGs innovation education base schools”.