EMPOWERING LEARNERS FOR SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION

Abstract

There has never been a greater need for sustainable leadership as the world community deals with important issues including climate change, environmental degradation, and growing socioeconomic inequality. In the fight for a more just and sustainable future, education is a potent instrument for developing leaders who possess compassion, vision, and accountability. The design of educational systems to provide students with the essential skills needed for sustainability leadership is examined in this chapter. The chapter highlights the incorporation of sustainability ideas into curricula, pedagogy, and institutional values, drawing on transformative and interdisciplinary learning theories. It emphasizes how experiential learning, systems thinking, and ethical reflection help create well-rounded people who can handle challenging global situations. The chapter demonstrates how educational institutions may foster leadership qualities including empathy, creativity, teamwork, and long-term strategic thinking through real-world case studies and best practices. Additionally, it highlights the significance of inclusive and context-specific teaching strategies that take into account a range of social, cultural, and ecological factors.