Call for Abstracts: Sustainable Development Education Across Borders – International Students as Global Change Agents
Marina Falasca, Instituto de Enseñanza Superior en Lenguas Vivas Juan Ramón Fernández (Argentina)
Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril, Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)
Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson – Sustainability Specialist (Waterways, Energy, Industry, Environment, and Innovation), Harvard University (USA)
Ms. Teresita Alcántaraz Díaz – Sustainability Director, ARBIQ Ltda. (Chile)
Prof. Valentina Rodríguez Jofre – Climate Change Specialist, Universidad de San Martín (Argentina)
Prof. Marcela Maldonado Clavijo – International Education Specialist, Universidad de Granada (Spain)
Prof. Jorge Matamoros – COIL and Language Center Coordinator, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (Honduras)
This special issue explores how international students serve as global change agents in sustainability education. As climate change and environmental challenges transcend borders, international students play a vital role in fostering ecological awareness, advocating for policy changes, and leading sustainability initiatives across academic and professional settings. This issue will highlight their contributions to global sustainability efforts through higher education, policy engagement, and digital collaborations, including COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) and virtual exchange programs.
Themes & Subtopics International Students & Global Sustainability Engagement- Ecological awareness and sustainability practices across cultures
- Student-led sustainability initiatives on campus and beyond
- The role of international students in global environmental movements
- Impact of climate policies on student mobility
- Climate change as a driver of educational migration
- Environmental policies shaping international students' experiences
- Enhancing sustainability education through global collaborations
- Best practices for integrating sustainability into COIL projects
- The role of digital platforms in advancing climate action initiatives
- How universities integrate sustainability into international education
- Institutional strategies for fostering ecological awareness among international students
- Supporting international students in sustainability-related career pathways
Abstract Submission: June 1, 2025
Manuscript Submission: October 1, 2025
Publication Date: December 1, 2025
Research Articles (4,500-7,500 words) submissions use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research to make a new and demonstratively significant advancement in under-researched aspects of the field related to topics outlined in the journal's Aims & Scope.
Research in Briefs (English)The "Research in Brief" section of the Journal of International Students is designed to concisely analyze specific topics or questions using new or existing data sources. Articles should include a brief introduction, a discussion of the data, up to two figures/tables, a maximum of 10 references, and be within 2,000 words. Titles should be under 10 words, an abstract of 120 words or less is required, and manuscripts must undergo standard peer review.
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For questions, contact editors:
Prof Marina Falasca, Instituto de Enseñanza Superior en Lenguas Vivas Juan Ramón Fernández (Argentina)
Dr Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril, Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)
Email: marina.falasca@bue.edu.ar
About the Journal of International Students:The Journal of International Students is a leading academic publication on international students' experiences and challenges. The journal provides a platform for scholars and practitioners to share research, insights, and best practices that contribute to the success and well-being of international students in higher education. The journal aims to foster a deeper understanding of the global student experience through its diverse and inclusive content.
