Call for Chapters: Sustainability Policies for Management and Education

Editors

GEORGIOS Maris, University of the Aegean, Greece
Ioulia Poulaki, University of the Aegean, Greece

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 14, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 27, 2026
 Submission Date: September 27, 2026

Introduction

This collective volume examines the changing role of sustainability and resilience policies in administration and education in order to highlight the urgent need for holistic and cross-sectoral approaches to contemporary environmental, social and economic challenges. At a time when governments and institutions worldwide are called upon to manage the climate crisis, the decline of natural resources and social inequalities, as well as many other challenges, the book brings together a wide range of scientific approaches and practical experiences, exploring how political and institutional frameworks can help find sustainable solutions. The structure of the volume is organized around two main axes: administration and education. In the first part, the authors explore the integration of sustainability principles in policy design, implementation and evaluation. Issues such as green governance, policy coherence and coordination, institutional accountability, and the role of local and central government in promoting sustainability strategies are examined. Case studies highlight both successful practices and ongoing challenges, offering useful conclusions for policymakers and practitioners. The second part highlights education as a key factor in promoting sustainable development. The individual chapters focus on curriculum reform, developing leadership for sustainability within educational organizations, teacher training, and integrating relevant skills and competencies across all subjects. At the same time, it examines how educational policies can enhance participation, environmental awareness, and long-term change in students’ attitudes and behaviors. A particular value of the volume is its interdisciplinary and international character. The contributions come from fields such as public administration, business administration, educational policy, environmental sciences and social sciences, while at the same time reflecting experiences from different geographical and institutional environments. This diversity strengthens the comparative approach and facilitates the emergence of practices and strategies that can be applied in different contexts. Addressed to researchers, policymakers, educators and postgraduate students, the book “Sustainability Policies in Administration and Education” combines theoretical documentation with a practical orientation. It aspires to bridge the gap between theory and application, constituting a comprehensive tool for those who seek to design, implement or evaluate sustainability policies and actions in administrative and educational environments. Overall, the volume highlights the importance of synergy between governance structures and education systems as a key prerequisite for building a more sustainable and resilient future.

Objective

This volume pursues the following objectives: - To analyze the integration of sustainability principles in governance systems - To assess policy frameworks and administrative practices - To explore the impact of educational policies on awareness and behavior - To promote interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives - To emphasize the synergy between governance and education systems Ultimately, the book underscores that effective collaboration between administrative structures and educational institutions is essential for fostering sustainable and resilient societies.

Target Audience

This edited volume is intended for a diverse and interdisciplinary audience engaged in the study, design, and implementation of sustainability policies and practices across administrative and educational contexts. Primarily, it addresses academic researchers and scholars in fields such as public administration, educational policy, environmental studies, social sciences, and business administration, who are interested in the theoretical and empirical dimensions of sustainability and resilience. The volume is also highly relevant to policymakers and public sector professionals at local, national, and international levels, including government officials, policy advisors, and administrators involved in sustainability planning, governance reform, and institutional management. A key audience includes educators and education leaders, such as school administrators, curriculum developers, teacher trainers, and higher education faculty, who seek to integrate sustainability principles into teaching, learning, and organizational leadership. In addition, the book is suitable for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students studying disciplines related to governance, education, and sustainability, offering both conceptual frameworks and real-world case studies to support their learning. Finally, the volume will be of interest to practitioners and professionals in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, and consultancy sectors, particularly those working on sustainability initiatives, educational reform, and community development. Overall, the book is designed for readers who are committed to understanding and advancing sustainable and resilient systems through the combined lenses of governance and education.

Recommended Topics

To ensure coherence with the scope and objectives of the volume, contributions are encouraged to address (but are not limited to) the following thematic areas: A. Sustainability in Public Administration and Governance B. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) C. Policy, Society, and Behavioral Change D. Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives E. Evaluation, Tools, and Future Directions These topics are indicative rather than exhaustive. Contributions that adopt innovative, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented approaches aligned with the central themes of the volume are particularly welcome.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 14, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 28, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by September 27, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Sustainability Policies for Management and Education. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 14, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 28, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 27, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
November 29, 2026: Review Results Returned
January 10, 2027: Final Acceptance Notification
January 24, 2027: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

GEORGIOS Maris
University of the Aegean
gmaris@aegean.gr

Ioulia Poulaki
University of the Aegean
i.poulaki@aegean.gr
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