Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Srishti, Richa Title A name given to the resource Cultural Immersion and Experiential Learning in Sustainability Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Global Cultural Immersions in Learning for a Sustainable Future;pp.49-75 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2508-8.ch002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2508-8.ch002</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105021936446?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105021936446?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Srishti R., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource The present chapter explores the role of immersive learning in strengthening sustainability education in different contexts, spanning cultural, neurocognitive, and technological dimensions. It draws from experiential and transformative learning theories and also from frameworks such as ESD and SEFT. It examines the relationship between cognition, empathy, and intercultural competence, and how focused immersive methods can reshape them. Relevant global case studies have been included to highlight diverse forms of engagement like micro- immersion, reverse immersion, and sonic- sensory approaches. By engaging with interdisciplinary insights, it has been argued that immersive learning indeed promotes glocal thinking and environmental stewardship. Technologies like VR and AI- driven storytelling have also been examined not only for their potential but also for the need to balance innovation with inclusivity. Finally, the chapter calls for culturally grounded, critically reflective education models as essential pathways toward building sustainable and empathetic futures. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833732510-1; 979-833732508-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online