Our planet is facing the prospect of environmental catastrophe, resulting from decades of reckless human activities. The ongoing degradation of the Earth's natural resources, climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction have created an urgent global crisis. The responsibility for addressing these challenges has been a significant issue since the 1972 International Conference on Human Environment in Sweden. Despite widespread acknowledgment of the issues at hand, insufficient efforts have been taken to safeguard our fragile ecosystems and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Opportunities and Challenges for Women Leaders in Environmental Management is a groundbreaking book meticulously crafted for academic scholars seeking answers to the most pressing environmental questions of our time. This book reveals the pivotal role women are playing as environmental stewards, providing a ray of hope in the face of environmental turmoil. Through data, empirical studies, and narratives, this book spotlights the remarkable contributions of women worldwide in environmental activism, advocacy, research, education, and innovative strategies. Their unwavering commitment to energy conservation, responsible waste management, and the preservation of ecological parks and wildlife is both inspiring and transformative.

Recommended for scholars seeking actionable solutions, Opportunities and Challenges for Women Leaders in Environmental Management provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and fostering environmental preservation. It illuminates the paths that women have forged to tackle our planet's most pressing problems. As we face the environmental challenges of the 21st century, this book offers a compelling solution by showcasing the invaluable role that women are playing as custodians of our world.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Climate Change Crisis
Ecological Parks and Wildlife Preservation
Energy Conservation and Waste Management
Environmental Catastrophe
Environmental Stewards
Global Environmental Crisis
Insufficient Environmental Efforts
Natural Resource Degradation
Pollution and Habitat Destruction
Reckless Human Activities
Responsibility for Environmental Challenges
Scholarly Solutions for Environmental Issues
Women As Custodians of The Environment
Women Leaders in Environmental Management

Reviews & Statements

Opportunities and Challenges for Women Leaders in Environmental Management highlights the growing capacity of women in this field. However, it notes a concerning trend where the utilization of local knowledge is on the decline. Factors such as social ties, mutual trust, social cohesion, and social-ecological resilience are diminishing. To address these issues, it is recommended that disaster-intense practical and research components be incorporated into both the environmental management curriculum and the social science curriculum

– Dr. Shafiqul Islam, Associate Professor, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

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Perfecto Gatbonton Aquino Jr. is currently the Director of Council for Research and Creativity (CRC) and the Institute for Research and Advanced Studies, University of Cambodia. A former Research Associate cum Senior Lecturer at the Socio-Economics Research Institute and at the American Degree Program Division of The Duy Tan University in Danang City, Vietnam. He teaches Research Methods, Human Resources Management, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, CSR, and other Business Management related courses in higher education institutions. Prior to his assignment in Vietnam, Dr. Aquino was an Assistant Professor and Head of the Business Department at the Emirates College for Management and Information Technology (ECMIT) and was an Assistant Professor at the American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates. He was also an Assistant Professor at the Gulf College/Staffordshire University in Oman and at AMA International University-Bahrain. He is a holder of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Public Administration and Management at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. Dr. Aquino was awarded in 2019 a CBME Certificate of Professional Teaching by the Chartered Association of Business Schools in United Kingdom. He has published several papers in Scopus indexed-journals, Springer Elsevier and IGI Global International Publishing, among others. Furthermore, Dr. Aquino is an active peer reviewer on articles submitted to Sage, IGI Global Publishing, Routledge, Springer Elsevier, Emerald Publishing, USA to mention a few.

Revenio Cabanilla Jalagat Jr. is presently employed in Al-Zahra College for Women as Associate Professor for almost 11 years. He taught at Gulf College as a Business Lecturer from 2011-2013. Prior to that, he had worked in various disciplines in both the academic and business industry with almost 9 years of accumulated experience in the Philippines acting as Accountant, Chief Account, Finance Manager, Assistant Professor, and Professor. In 2023, he received an award as among the Top 50 Outstanding Philippine Awardee in the field of Research and Publication and Distinguished Researcher in his institution. He has published articles, edited books, and chapters indexed in Scopus and Web of Science indexes and served as an editorial member and reviewer in various international refereed journals in the field of business management. He was also awarded in 2021 the Certified Business Management Educator by the Chartered Association of Business Schools in the UK.

Mercia Selva Malar Justin has 30 plus years of teaching experience at higher education level, both at national and international Higher Education institutions, and serves as Associate Professor at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore, India. She has taught at various colleges and business schools like, CMS College of Science and Commerce, SCMS-COCHIN, LEAD College of Management, ECMIT (Dubai) and Wollongong University (Dubai). She earned her doctoral degree in Commerce from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University based on the thesis titled, ‘Foreign exchange exposure and risk management in the hotel industry’. She has been part of the international research team on ‘Microfinance – Gender perspectives’ funded by DFID-DelPHE. She has authored three books viz. Foreign exchange exposure and risk management in the hotel industry, ‘Aspire to be a great teacher’, ‘A daughter’s tribute to a godly father’ and edited 2 books. She has published in national and international journals. She won the National Trailblazers Triumph Award for her book Aspire to be a great teacher in 2023. She is a PRIME Graduate of JCI University. She received the NFP Scholarship of the Netherlands Government and completed her Diploma in Housing and Urban Development specializing in FDI and City Financing, from Erasmus University, Rotterdam. She is the recipient of the Jagadish Gandhi Silver Medal for General Proficiency of ISSR, Runner-up Outstanding New Jaycee of JCI-India, Distinguished Educator and Scholar Award of NFED. She is passionate about teaching Business Ethics, CSR, ESG and Impact Investing. She is committed to the achievement of UN SDGs and women leadership across the globe.

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