Enhancing student engagement with the SDGs through sustainability games: a case study in Brazil

Authors

  • Luciana Londero Brandli 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Amanda Lange Salvia 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Gabriela Rodrigues 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9196-271X
  • Victória Luana Sensolo Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Júlia Paiz Poletto Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Janaina Mazutti 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
  • Eliara Riasyk Porto 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2012-4268
  • Giovana Reginatto 1. Postgraduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. 2. Green Office, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1089-2212

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18226/23185279.e251427

Keywords:

Sustainability, academic engagement, education for sustainability, educational games

Abstract

Higher education institutions, aligned with the principles of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), play a crucial role in fostering student engagement through educational initiatives. This paper presents one such initiative from the Green Office at the University of Passo Fundo: the Sustainable Development Goals Games. The Games were conducted over a week, featuring daily online activities and an on-site marathon. Each activity aimed to foster knowledge generation and promote engagement with specific SDGs. Overall, the Games encouraged active learning by creating a space for knowledge sharing and collective engagement on sustainability and climate action within the university. In its inaugural edition, the event brought together 75 participants from diverse backgrounds, including students, faculty, staff, and representatives from NGOs, local government, and businesses.

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Published

02/05/2025

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Londero Brandli, L.; Lange Salvia, A.; Rodrigues, G.; Sensolo, V. L.; Paiz Poletto, J.; Mazutti, J.; Riasyk Porto, E.; Reginatto, G. Enhancing Student Engagement With the SDGs through Sustainability Games: A case study in Brazil. Sci. cum Ind. 2025, 14, e251427.

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Special Issue: 7 Congresso Internacional de Tecnologias para o Meio Ambiente

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Original Research

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Copyright (c) 2025 Luciana Londero Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Gabriela Rodrigues, Victória Luana Sensolo, Júlia Paiz Poletto, Janaina Mazutti, Eliara Riasyk Porto, Giovana Reginatto

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