The study discusses the concept of sustainable leadership for peace building and achieving sustainable development within educational establishments across the Commonwealth. It emphasizes the importance of ethical standards in conducting research on sustainable leadership and explores how leadership practices can be implemented to promote peace and sustainable development. The study uses case study method to analyze the relevance of literature on sustainable leadership and presents findings on the role of sustainable leadership in addressing global challenges. The paper also highlights the need for individuals at grassroot level, communities at divisional, regional, national and nations to work together towards inclusive economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.
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