Barriers and Opportunities in Implementing Carbon Management Strategies in Public Universities: Insights from Cross-Continental Case Studies

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@article{1710486,
      author = {Sylvester Worlanyo Gbadrive},
      title = {Barriers and Opportunities in Implementing Carbon Management Strategies in Public Universities: Insights from Cross-Continental Case Studies},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {8},
      number = {5},
      pages = {1385-1405},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710486.pdf},
      abstract = {Public universities worldwide are increasingly recognizing their crucial role in addressing climate change through comprehensive carbon management strategies. This study examines the barriers and opportunities encountered by higher education institutions in Africa and North America as they implement carbon reduction initiatives. Through analysis of cross-continental case studies, institutional reports, and empirical data from 45 universities across both continents, this research identifies common challenges including financial constraints, stakeholder engagement deficits, infrastructure limitations, and governance complexities. Conversely, successful implementation factors include strong institutional leadership, student-driven initiatives, technological integration, and strategic partnerships. The findings reveal that while North American universities demonstrate higher rates of carbon neutrality achievement (15 institutions as of 2024), African institutions show innovative approaches to resource-constrained sustainability. This comparative analysis provides evidence-based recommendations for overcoming implementation barriers and leveraging opportunities to accelerate carbon management adoption in public universities globally.},
      keywords = {Carbon Management, Sustainability, Higher Education Institutions, Climate Action, Carbon Neutrality, Cross-Continental Comparison},
      month = {November},
  }