Reimagining Learning Development for sustainability: a call to action

Authors

  • Manuel Diaz Ateneo de Naga University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi38.1651

Keywords:

learning development, sustainability, pedagogy, cultural responsiveness, higher education, whole-institution approach

Abstract

The mission of Learning Development (LD) professionals extends beyond supporting individual academic success; it encompasses shaping a responsive, holistic higher education (HE) ecosystem capable of advancing global sustainability. This communication, drawing from a recent thematic synthesis of open access scholarship on sustainability in HE institutions (HEIs), argues for the pivotal role of LD in driving sustainable futures. The synthesis reveals key pedagogical shifts, the necessity of whole-institution approaches, and the ongoing tension between global frameworks and local contexts. I contend that LD is uniquely positioned to influence these transformations by advocating for pedagogical innovation, equitable institutional strategies, and culturally responsive learning environments. This commentary seeks to ignite reflection and inspire action within the LD community, illustrating how their work can transcend supporting green initiatives to cultivating green mindsets capable of championing systemic, enduring change.

Author Biography

Manuel Diaz, Ateneo de Naga University

Manuel O. Diaz, Jr. was an invited lecturer at the Ateneo de Naga University and is a fellow at the West Philippine Sea Institute. He has worked in the higher education sector for more than a decade.

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11-12-2025

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Diaz, M. (2025). Reimagining Learning Development for sustainability: a call to action. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (38). https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi38.1651

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No. 38 (2025)

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Letters

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