An Integrated Framework for Sustainable Governance: The Mandate of Environmental Civic Responsibility

Author(s)	Dr. Ranu Thakur
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the integration of environmental civic responsibility within educational governance frameworks as a pathway to sustainable development. The study emphasizes the educational perspective of civic engagement, where teacher education and community participation act as catalysts for sustainability. Employing a mixed-method design involving 140 participants (120 survey respondents and 20 interviewees) and three case studies, the research investigates how civic responsibility can be embedded in governance mechanisms through education and participatory practices. Findings indicate that sustainable governance is strengthened when civic awareness is institutionalized in educational programs and policy structures. The study proposes an integrated governance framework that connects educational reform, community engagement, and environmental stewardship, offering policymakers and educators actionable insights.
Keywords	Sustainable governance, civic responsibility, teacher education, environmental awareness, participatory policy, sustainability education
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2181
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdsvg

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