GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

                                                          ABSTRACT                                                    

This study examines university students’ awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its implications for fostering inclusive development. As higher education institutions play a vital role in shaping future leaders and innovators, understanding students’ knowledge, perceptions, and engagement with the SDGs provides critical insight into their potential contributions to sustainable growth. Findings highlight that while students demonstrate varying levels of awareness across different goals, there remains a gap in comprehensive understanding and active participation. Addressing this gap through curriculum integration, campus initiatives, and policy support is essential for empowering students as agents of inclusive and transformative development. The study concluded that the lack of youth participation in SDG-related activities could hinder some countries' progress towards achieving the goals. One of the recommendations is that teachers should always mention the SDGs in their teachings regardless of the course being taught to increase students’ awareness.

Keywords: University Students’, Sustainable Development, Goals, Inclusive Development