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Dan Frederick Orcherton
School of Science and Technology, The University of Fiji, Saweni Campud, Lautoka, Fiji Islands.
Email: dano@unifiji.ac.fj, orchertonandsudario@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0859-2592
Journal of Policy & Governance, 04(01) (June 2024), 1-30. https://doi.org/10.33002/jpg040101
Received: 29 January 2024
Published: 16 June 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
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This analytical essay explores the intricate interplay between leadership theories and the ethical dimensions inherent in addressing climate change, natural disasters, and their impacts on Fiji. Transformational and relational leadership theories are identified as crucial frameworks in shaping ethical attributes within organizations, creating ethical climates that address the implications of climate change and disasters. The challenges posed by natural disasters in Fiji, particularly on the economy, vulnerable sectors, and communities, necessitate effective leadership and ethical approach. This essay delves into multiple leadership theories, examining their relevance and efficacy in the context of Pacific Islands. Authentic leadership, transformational leadership, and culturally sustaining leadership emerge as influential paradigms, contributing to disaster risk reduction, resilience, and coping mechanisms. The Ethical and Effective Leadership (EEL) Model introduces propositions that underscore the impact of leader characteristics, people practices, institutional practices, and contextual factors on organizational outcomes. However, ethical dilemmas surface, as leaders navigate vulnerabilities, resilience, and societal expectations. Crosweller and Tschakert highlight the ethical challenges faced by leaders, particularly in balancing the urgency of climate action with the constraints of neoliberal policies. Complexity of leadership is discussed in disaster risk reduction, including the influence of worldviews and power dynamics within community-led initiatives. In summary, this essay synthesizes various leadership theories, and showcasing their applicability in the Pacific Islands, specifically Fiji, in addressing climate change and disasters. The ethical considerations woven into leadership decisions and actions underscore the need for leaders to navigate complexities, fostering compassion, inclusivity, and preparedness in the face of environmental and societal challenges.
Keywords: Leadership theories; Ethics; Climate change; Disaster risk reduction; Resilience
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