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Chowdhooree, I, Aziz, T, Rashid, M J and Hossain, M (2024) Climate change adaptation through nature-based solution: examining the case of Thakurani Khal of Mongla Port Municipality, Bagerhat Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 474-93.
Dahalan, N H, Rahman, R A, Hassan, S H and Ahmad, S W (2024) Performance indicators for public evaluation of environmental management plan implementation in highway construction projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 425-49.
Hosseini Sabzevari, S A, Mehdipour, H and Aslani, F (2024) An assessment of flash flood susceptibility in Golestan province, Iran, using multiple computational approaches. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 341-56.
Hulathdoowage, N D, Karunasena, G, Udawatta, N and Liu, C (2024) Reviewing the contribution of retrofitting for climate resilience in residential buildings. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 324-40.
Ignacio, J T S, Gotangco Gonzales, C K and Lee-Chua, Q (2024) A systems thinking approach to e-learning on climate change: capacity-building for junior high school teachers in the Philippines. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 409-24.
Rupasinghe, C S and De Silva Weliange, S (2024) Climate change adaptation and mitigation at individual level: knowledge and attitudes among school teachers in Kalutara district. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 395-408.
Sandaruwan, I P T, Bihara Janardana, J A and Manoharan, K (2024) Job attributes of key Sri Lankan construction professionals in addressing the challenges associated with climate change. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 370-94.
Swaris, N, Halwatura, R U and Amaratunga, D (2024) Policy coherence for resilience in Sri Lanka coherence of climate change adaptation (CCA) disaster risk reduction (DRR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs). International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 450-73.
Unuigbe, M and Zulu, S L (2024) Preparedness for a low-carbon future – knowledge level of built environment students. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(03), 357-69.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: built environment; education for sustainable development; higher education; low-carbon future; scoping review; students’ perspective
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-02-2023-0020
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Purpose: The UK Government has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, being the first major nation to do so. While laudable, it raises the question, “are future built environment professionals (BEPs) equipped for this?” Although studies related to students’ perspectives exist, they broadly focus on sustainability-related pedagogical aspects, with limited studies conducted in the built environment (BE). This study makes the case that it is timely to investigate this from an emerging perspective using the term “low-carbon future” (LCF), given that it is germane to achieving net-zero emissions and is at the forefront of academic and practice discourse. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the knowledge level of UK BE students’ in higher education institutions (HEIs) specific to the term LCF. Design/methodology/approach: This is a systematic scoping study review of published papers related to sustainability in BE curricula in the UK HEI context. Findings: The findings reveal that LCF remains at a nascent stage, with no study specifically addressing it. It indicates a knowledge gap that could impact the grounding students require to address current and future sustainability challenges. Research limitations/implications: The review focused on a specific term, which, while relevant, is very niche. A review of other emerging terms, considering LCF as a theme, and/or empirical data from diverse stakeholders in UK HEIs could enrich the results. Practical implications: This study provides significant insight into the status of sustainability inclusion in the BE curriculum. It would serve as a reference for stakeholders involved in equipping future BEPs with the requisite knowledge and skills to deal with sustainability challenges that will be consequential beyond the UK context. It would also inform future research. Social implications: Sustainability-informed and equipped BEPs will be influential in shaping their immediate surroundings and how people engage with them, which will contribute to developing a more equitable and sustainable society. Originality/value: Beyond contributing to the discourse on sustainability literacy in UK HEI from an emerging concept perspective, this study would be useful as possibly the first of its kind. Therefore, it fills the theoretical gap and proffers recommendations that would be beneficial for curriculum development. © 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.