Environmental and sustainable management: An integrated approach to the education implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Higher Education.

Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations (UN), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has taken on a central role as a pillar for achieving these goals.The idea of sustainable education emerged at the World Conference on Education for All (EFA) in Jomtien, Thailand (1990), and was reinforced at the World Education Forum (2000).These initiatives materialized in the SDGs, which seek to ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education by promoting lifelong learning opportunities.This goal reflects a commitment to educational innovation and university social responsibility, highlighting the role of higher education institutions in the formation of students and the creation of meaningful learning spaces.Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), as complex systems, must offer training aligned with professional and social needs, fostering a culture of knowledge expansion, innovation in science and technology, and serving as models for society.Thus, they actively contribute to the 2030 Agenda, whose final document, "Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, " establishes a global framework to promote sustainability in all areas, including higher education.This article employs scoping review methodology Arksey and O' Malley's (2005) to develop a theoretical and reflective study on the fundamental role of Environmental Education in the implementation of the SDGs.Through this approach, it highlights its contribution to the formation of an aware and committed citizenship to sustainable development, exploring how Environmental Education can be integrated into the educational practices and management of HEIs, strengthening its impact on society and on the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda.