The Concept and Practice of Promoting Sustainable Development in Chinese Universities:The"Relationship Health Model"and Its Contributions
Sustainable development is a global development principle,and the United Nations has expanded the focus of Sustainable Development Goals from primary and secondary education to higher education.Traditional Chinese culture and thoughts are deeply rooted in sustainable development concepts.Since the era of reform and opening up,Chinese higher education has experienced rapid growth and has consistently followed a distinctive path in promoting sustainable development,which differs from Western universities.The policies and initiatives in this regard can be summarized as the"Relationship Health Model".By systematically elaborating on the origins,theoretical framework,and practical examples of the"Relationship Health Model",this study offers unique Chinese practices and experiences to the global higher education community.
Chinese higher educationglobal sustainable development agendaRelationship Health Model