Degree of Environmental Sustainability and Green Financing Skills of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Students in the Light of Sustainable Development Goals of Vision 2030

Abstract

This research aims to identify the degree of environmental sustainability and green financing skills of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Students in the light of sustainable development goals of Vision 2030. This is due to Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) launching the PSAU 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Roadmap (SDG) as part of its commitment towards the attainment of the United Nations (UN) SDGs. The researchers used a questionnaire survey and a personal interview, designed for this purpose. The method of internal stability (Cronbach’s Alpha) was applied to estimate stability. The terminal comparison method was used to verify the validity in addition to the honesty of the arbitrators who specialized in educational and economic fields. To achieve the study objectives, the research used the descriptive survey and analytical methods. A research sample of 2374 students of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University - Al-Kharj from the second semester in the academic year 1446 AH was selected randomly. The results showed a high degree of the university students' possession of environmental sustainability and green financing skills. There are also statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α= 0.05) environmental sustainability and green financing skills level of university students due to the gender variable (male - female), These findings highlight environmental sustainability and green financing as an essential competence for university students. Based on these results, the paper emphasized the necessity of imparting training to students around relevant environmental sustainability and green financing skills. The study also emphasizes the importance of longitudinal tracking of evidence-based cognitive instruction to better substantiate reform efforts and achieve sustainable development.