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Leadership in Environmental Management: Strategies for Climate Resilience
Mudher Ghaeb Ali
Al-Turath University, Baghdad 10013, Iraq
Aziz Yousif Muttailb
Al-Mansour University College, Baghdad 10067, Iraq
Siham Kamel Mohammed Dawood
Al-Mamoon University College, Baghdad 10012, Iraq
Hameed Salim Alkabi
Al-Rafidain University College, Baghdad 10064, Iraq
Hamza Aljebouri
Madenat Alelem University College, Baghdad 10006, Iraq
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i11.3950
Keywords: environmental leadership; climate resilience; adaptive governance; sustainability strategy; stakeholder engagement; policy implementation; technological innovation
Abstract
The escalating impacts of climate change demand leadership strategies that enhance environmental resilience and sustainability. Effective leadership in environmental management plays a critical role in addressing regulatory challenges, promoting sustainable resource use, and mitigating climate risks. This study examines five leadership models—transformational, adaptive, collaborative, technological, and policy-driven, analyzing their effectiveness in driving sustainability initiatives across key sectors, including energy, manufacturing, public governance, technology, and agriculture. These five models were selected based on their theoretical relevance to climate governance frameworks and empirical observability across sectors. A structured comparative analysis was conducted using a longitudinal research design, integrating quantitative performance metrics and qualitative stakeholder insights. The study evaluates leadership-driven sustainability frameworks, emphasizing proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of technological innovations. Findings indicate that technological leadership yields the highest sustainability impact, particularly in carbon neutrality, emission reduction, and renewable energy utilization. Adaptive leadership enhances flexibility in sustainability transitions, while collaborative leadership facilitates policy implementation and multi-sector partnerships. Transformational leadership demonstrates effectiveness in disaster preparedness and long-term resilience strategies. These findings underscore the importance of integrated leadership strategies that embrace both technological progress and adaptive and cooperative governance. Improving leadership capabilities in environmental management strengthens compliance with regulation, cross-sector coordination, and transformational change on sustainability. Data collected during this research can benefit policymakers, political frameworks, environmental leaders, industry experts and strategists attempting to determine the highest achievable format of leadership governing climate resilience. The article contributes an integrative model linking leadership typologies with measurable sustainability outcomes, filling a gap in comparative environmental governance studies.
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