A lasting difference: Building leadership capacity for sustainability

This study examined how leadership capacity for environmentally sustainable practices can be developed at Havergal College. The administration's commitment to implement sustainable practices and strengthen the schools focus on global citizenship made the timing of the project ideal. The literature indicates the significance of education for sustainable development and the inclusion of participants in transforming organizational culture. With input from focus groups of representatives from the school community and others with experience implementing sustainability practices in their education institutions, a statement of intent for Havergal was drafted and recommendations for next steps were submitted. Upholding the integrity of the school's values means closing the gap between guiding principles and current operations. Understanding the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, locally and globally, will be key to implementing sustainable practices into the school's operations and culture; providing meaningful engagement for members of the community will be key to building leadership capacity.