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Political Leadership for Sustainability: report and learning from an executive course for parliamentarians
Summary
This report examines political leadership for sustainability through an executive course designed for parliamentarians, exploring how experiential learning can equip political leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to address global environmental challenges including plastic pollution.
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