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Norway has long prioritized sustainable development (SD) in education, beginning with its response to Our Common Future (St. Meld. 46 (1888-89), environment and development), National strategy entitled “Knowledge for a Common Future” (Meld. St. 24 (2012-2013)), and the 2017 National Framework Plan for Kindergarten, which made SD a core kindergarten value. The 2021 amendment to the Universities and Colleges of Higher Education Act further mandated integrating sustainability into higher education. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) aligns with these goals through its 2023–2026 action plan, promoting SD in education, research, and operations.