The world is in a race against time to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by 2030. Despite global efforts to address these ambitious goals, progress remains uneven, and significant gaps persist. Women are often underrepresented and underutilized in leadership positions, yet they possess untapped potential to be formidable forces of change. The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is an exploration into the role of female leaders in overcoming the challenges that hinder the realization of the UN SDGs. It makes clear that the reality of achieving these goals requires a seismic shift in leadership dynamics, with women at the forefront of this transformative journey.

The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals introduces readers to a diverse array of women leaders who have been instrumental in driving progress towards the UN SDGs. Their stories serve as sources of inspiration for academics, corporate executives, non-governmental organization (NGO) leaders, and government officials, showcasing the tangible impact women can have when given the opportunity to lead. The book is a call to action, urging women to step into leadership roles across academia, corporations, civil society, and government, thereby expediting the achievement of the United Nations development goals.

The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is a guide for a future where women leaders play a central role in shaping sustainable development. By highlighting the accomplishments of women leaders and examining the pathways for future leaders, the book aims to fuel a collective determination to meet the UN SDGs within the established timeline. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of female leadership and as an indispensable resource for those who seek a more equitable and sustainable world.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Corporate Women Leaders
Equitable and Sustainable World
Female Leadership
Leadership Roles
NGO Opportunities
Political Women Leaders
Sustainable Development
Transformative Power of Women
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Women in Global Progress
Women in STEM
Women Leadership in Academia

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Mercia Selva Malar Justin has 30 plus years of teaching experience at higher education level, both at national and international Higher Education institutions, and serves as Associate Professor at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore, India. She has taught at various colleges and business schools like, CMS College of Science and Commerce, SCMS-COCHIN, LEAD College of Management, ECMIT (Dubai) and Wollongong University (Dubai). She earned her doctoral degree in Commerce from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University based on the thesis titled, ‘Foreign exchange exposure and risk management in the hotel industry’. She has been part of the international research team on ‘Microfinance – Gender perspectives’ funded by DFID-DelPHE. She has authored three books viz. Foreign exchange exposure and risk management in the hotel industry, ‘Aspire to be a great teacher’, ‘A daughter’s tribute to a godly father’ and edited 2 books. She has published in national and international journals. She won the National Trailblazers Triumph Award for her book Aspire to be a great teacher in 2023. She is a PRIME Graduate of JCI University. She received the NFP Scholarship of the Netherlands Government and completed her Diploma in Housing and Urban Development specializing in FDI and City Financing, from Erasmus University, Rotterdam. She is the recipient of the Jagadish Gandhi Silver Medal for General Proficiency of ISSR, Runner-up Outstanding New Jaycee of JCI-India, Distinguished Educator and Scholar Award of NFED. She is passionate about teaching Business Ethics, CSR, ESG and Impact Investing. She is committed to the achievement of UN SDGs and women leadership across the globe.

Joycia Thorat is a Postdoctoral Fellow, the University of KwaZulu Natal Durban, SA, supported by the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (July -August 2023). She has been working for past 24 years with Church's Auxiliary for Social Action ,India in various capacities , which is a member of Act Alliance Geneva , a faith and rights based network. She is currently the Gender policy and Thematic Advisor as well the Project Officer of CASA .She was the former chair of Act International - Capacity Development Initiative, former Co-Chair of Act Alliance Advisory Group on Advocacy & Gender community of practices, (Asia -Pacific) ..She is a coach with the Act Advocacy Academy, Copenhagen ,member of Ecumenical Diakonia Reference Group of the World Council of Churches ,Chairperson of Program Commitee, YWCA of India Dr. Thorat is passionate about the study of Gender, Leadership and SDGs and presented and published many related articles and papers .She has worked extensively with communities at the grassroots harnessing women's potential for leadership for a just and peaceful world.. Her Doctoral Thesis is interdisciplinary (Criminology -Psychology) on the topic 'Gender differences, leadership style and contribution to social justice: A study of global ecumenical leaders' Dr. Thorat strongly believes feminist leadership is critical for achieving SDGs by 2030 and to ensure no one is left behind. She is an ecumenical grassroots activist.

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