Green Leadership as an Emerging Style for Addressing Climate Change Issues in Schools

Abstract

This paper attempts to investigate the concept of green leadership towards creating a greener environment through addressing issues of climate change and global warming. This initiative has been undertaken because principals take on a leading role in climate change education. As such an exploratory study was undertaken aimed at eliciting the views of principals about climate concepts and their opinions about green leadership. A survey using Likert type scale was implemented and the data was analysed using SPSS according to the survey methods conventions. Current work also consists of a thorough meta-analysis on available research in form of literature review in pertinent field. Findings reveal that the efforts taken by school principals are appreciable but a lot more can be done by them. Likewise, there is advisement for principles as to how they can undertake eco-friendly drives and become effective green leaders. This paper provides opportunities for reflection for curriculum developers and teacher educators and it hopes to encourage dialogue among policy makers, educators, stakeholders and also provides a solid platform for further research.