The role of colleges of education in achieving sustainable development goals: An overview of Saudi's Vision 2030 from an educational perspective

The Vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030 aims for a vibrant society, prosperous economy, and ambitious nation, emphasizing sustainable development concepts such as environmental sustainability, pollution reduction, healthy life, and identity enhancement. The study aimed to reveal the role of colleges of education in achieving sustainable development goals from an educational perspective, using Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University as a model. Data was collected through a questionnaire divided into social, economic, and environmental dimensions, and distributed to 501 students from the College of Education. The results showed that achieving sustainable development goals from an educational perspective is crucial in all social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The study's findings will contribute to developing programs for colleges of education to achieve sustainable development goals. It also developed recommendations for faculty members and university educational process managers to prepare a generation of teacher graduates capable of competing at all levels, drawing energy from the cultural and Islamic depth of the Kingdom.