Assistant Professor Dr. Mohamed Shareef published a journal article titled “Sustainability in Tourism Higher Education: Perspectives of Academics and Students, Pedagogical Approaches, and Institutional Priorities in a Neoliberal Context” in The Maldives National Journal of Research, 13(2), 78–95.

The study examines how sustainability education is understood and implemented within tourism higher education at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS), Maldives National University. It explores the perspectives of academics and students, pedagogical approaches, and institutional priorities in integrating sustainability principles into higher education.

The research contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by promoting sustainability-focused learning and strengthening educational practices and competencies. It supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by contributing to the development of graduates equipped to support sustainable tourism and responsible economic growth. The study also aligns with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by promoting awareness of sustainable practices within tourism education, and SDG 13: Climate Action by supporting sustainability education and climate-responsive practices in the tourism sector.

Through this publication, Dr. Mohamed Shareef contributes to research-informed sustainability education and the development of sustainable tourism practices, supporting the integration of sustainability principles into higher education and future professional practice.