Women's Political Leadership for Sustainable Development

Women's political leadership is vital for transitions to a sustainable future. It investigates the unsustainability of the current social order, offers strategies for achieving sustainable development, and explores the ways women political leaders can successfully drive political innovations for a greater societal transformation.

Anna-Katharina von Stauffenberg is a political scientist and former strategy consultant who founded a Government Technologies startup based on the insights in this book. She lives in Münster, Germany.

Introduction: The Leadership we need Part 1. The Need for Sustainable Development 1. Understanding the Global North's Unsustainability 2. Crafting Strategies for a Sustainable Social System 3. Sustainable Statehood as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Development Part 2. How Women Leaders May Drive Political Innovations for Sustainable Development 4. Understanding how Context Influences Political Leadership 5. Cultivating Change-Driven Leadership Styles and Skills 6. Exploring Women's Political Leadership for Sustainable Development Part 3. Cases of Women's Political Leadership for Sustainable Development 7. Jacinda Ardern: Pioneering National Political Innovations 8. Carole Delga: Championing Regional Political Innovations 9. Valérie Plante: Driving Local Political Innovations Part 4. Practical Research Implications 10. Practical Lessons for Women Political Leaders Conclusion: The Future Potential for Women Political Leaders and Sustainable Development