Shared Seasoned Journal

ABSTRACT

University students' awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for promoting inclusive development. Research suggests that integrating SDGs into higher education curricula positively impacts students' awareness and pro-environmental behavior. A study conducted at the University of Jordan found that students displayed moderate awareness and high pro-environmental behavior levels. The integration of SDGs into curricula was seen to significantly influence students' attitudes toward sustainability and encourage sustainable behaviors. This study examines the impact of university students' awareness on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using River State to determining the nature of the influence. The study adopted a descriptive survey which requires a researcher to explain certain features as derived from the data collected from a sample of a given population to which the findings are generalizable. The sample size of 370 respondents as suggested. The study concluded that the younger sector of society is not contributing enough towards the attainment of the SDGs. Formal classroom learning remains the most vital source of information about SDGs. Insufficient information dissemination about SDG activities accounts for the lack of awareness. The implication of the lack of youth participation in SDG-related activities may slow down the pace of the achievement of the goals in some countries. The study, recommended that  teachers should always mention the SDGs in their teachings no matter the course being taught to increase students’ awareness

KEYWORDS: University, Students’ Awareness, Sustainable Development, Goals, Implication and Inclusive Development