Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City marked 25 years of institutional work in sustainability by launching its new Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability (LiS), an academic program designed to address environmental and social challenges through an interdisciplinary and humanistic approach.
The new degree program builds on the former Bachelor’s in Environmental Sustainability (LiSA) and introduces greater flexibility and scope. Students will be able to pursue professional pathways in corporate sustainability, environmental data science, socio-environmental governance, and territorial management, tailoring their studies according to their interests and career goals.
During a press conference announcing the program, José Alberto Lara, Director of the Transdisciplinary University Center for Sustainability (CENTRUS), explained that the curriculum is structured around three core areas: science and technology, business management, and the social-humanistic dimension. It also integrates analytical methods, interdisciplinary projects, and action-based learning.
Juan Manuel Núñez, Academic, CENTRUS, described the launch as a decisive step in preparing professionals capable of responding with ethics, creativity, and commitment to global challenges. Alejandro Anaya, Academic Vice President, added that the new program responds to the enormous environmental and social challenges of our time and reinforces the university’s mission to link social and environmental justice.
During the commemorative ceremony, Gloria Soto, one of the pioneers of IBERO’s early environmental initiatives, highlighted that sustainability “does not arrive on its own but is built through the sum of many efforts and institutional openness.”
Arturo Aguilar, Head of the Environmental Affairs Office, emphasized the importance of connecting campus environmental projects with the community’s daily habits, including energy and water efficiency and proper waste separation.
Finally, Nahúm Elías Orocio, University Coordinator for Sustainability, stated that the main challenge for the future is to strengthen environmental culture throughout all university areas, not only through management but also in the way the campus is inhabited.
Source: https://mexicobusiness.news/
