  This article reviews the current state of teaching and learning mathematical
modeling in the context of sustainable development goals for education at the
tertiary level. While ample research on mathematical modeling education and
published textbooks on the topic are available, there is a lack of focus on
mathematical modeling for sustainability. This review aims to address this gap
by exploring the powerful intersection of mathematical modeling and
sustainability. Mathematical modeling for sustainability connects two distinct
realms: learning about the mathematics of sustainability and promoting
sustainable learning in mathematics education. The former involves teaching and
learning sustainability quantitatively, while the latter encompasses pedagogy
that enables learners to apply quantitative knowledge and skills to everyday
life and continue learning and improving mathematically beyond formal
education. To demonstrate the practical application of mathematical modeling
for sustainability, we discuss a specific textbook suitable for a pilot liberal
arts course. We illustrate how learners can grasp mathematical concepts related
to sustainability through simple yet mathematically diverse examples, which can
be further developed for teaching such a course. Indeed, by filling the gap in
the literature and providing practical resources, this review contributes to
the advancement of mathematical modeling education in the context of
sustainability.
