ABSTRACT

Available online: 28 February 2025
This study aimed to investigate the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in sustainable environmental conservation. Universities conduct extensive research on
regional and global biodiversity, assessing the health, threats, and populations of various species. Universities worldwide are expected to provide practical learning opportunities, such as fieldwork, internships, and community projects, that emphasize sustainability and
environmental conservation. The researchers tested two hypotheses on how scientific research and habitat restoration campaigns contribute to environmental conservation. The quantitative study collected data using a survey questionnaire. The participants were 92
higher education academic staff purposively selected from 5 universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The correlation coefficients for studies on climate change and habitat
restoration initiatives in relation to sustainable environmental conservation were 0.597 and 0.601, respectively. The study found that climate change research (CCR) and habitat restoration campaigns (HRC) had a significant effect on sustainable environmental
conservation (SEC), as indicated by p-values of 0.02 and 0.01, respectively. The study also highlighted the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to clim