Sustentabilidade em instituições de nível superior: um estudo de caso no campus IV da UFPB

Abstract

This work stems from the need to understand how sustainability has been integrated into the management of public higher education institutions. In this context, its general objective is to analyze the sustainability actions developed at Campus IV of the Federal University of Paraíba, with the specific objectives of identifying existing practices, understanding the challenges faced, and proposing recommendations to strengthen sustainability on campus. The research is based on approaches related to sustainable management and sustainable development in the organizational context. It is a qualitative case study, with data collected through a semi-structured interview with an institutional manager, and the data were later transcribed and analyzed using the content analysis technique. The results indicate that the campus develops actions in the environmental, social, and economic dimensions, highlighting practices such as composting, student assistance, and the pursuit of energy efficiency; however, it still faces challenges related to budget constraints and the engagement of the academic community. As a contribution, the study proposes strengthening institutional and educational actions, aiming to consolidate an organizational culture oriented toward sustainability.