Sustainable Environmental Education Through School-Community Collaboration: A Case Study From India

Abstract

In the context of growing environmental challenges, the integration of sustainability in education is imperative. This case study investigates how leadership and community collaboration within a secondary school in Delhi, India, facilitated the development and implementation of a sustainable environmental education plan. By employing qualitative methods including unstructured interviews and document analysis, the study highlights the pivotal role of the school principal in shaping institutional practices, mobilizing community participation, and nurturing environmental consciousness among stakeholders. The findings underscore the importance of visionary leadership, teacher capacity-building, and participatory governance in promoting environmental stewardship. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for scaling such initiatives within broader educational frameworks.