Green Administration: Approaches for Incorporating Environmental Sustainability into Public Governance
Author(s): Dr. Amrita KaurAbstract
Green administration is an emerging paradigm in public governance that integrates environmental sustainability into policy-making public service delivery and institutional management. As climate change resource depletion and environmental degradation become pressing global concerns governments are increasingly adopting frameworks that prioritize ecological well-being. This paper examines various approaches to green administration highlighting strategies such as sustainable public procurement eco-friendly infrastructure and the implementation of green technologies. Key principles include the circular economy renewable energy transition and the reduction of carbon footprints across government operations. The study explores case examples from different countries demonstrating the role of legislation public-private partnerships and community engagement in fostering environmentally sustainable governance. By emphasizing collaborative governance and innovation green administration presents opportunities for creating resilient sustainable societies. This paper underscores the need for capacity building institutional reforms and global cooperation to ensure that environmental sustainability becomes a core component of public administration in the 21st century.