Green Governance and Climate Change Mitigation: Institutional Strategies for Sustainable Environmental Management

Abstract

Climate change continued to pose significant environmental challenges that required effective governance mechanisms to support sustainable environmental management and climate mitigation efforts. This study investigated the influence of green governance on climate change mitigation by examining the roles of environmental policy effectiveness, regulatory enforcement, and stakeholder participation. The study employed a quantitative research design and collected data from a sample of 320 respondents working in public institutions, environmental agencies, and sustainability-focused organizations. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis through SPSS. The findings indicated that environmental policy effectiveness positively influenced climate change mitigation (β = 0.381, p = 0.000), regulatory enforcement exerted a significant positive effect (β = 0.324, p = 0.000), and stakeholder participation also contributed positively to climate mitigation outcomes (β = 0.287, p = 0.000). The correlation analysis revealed strong positive associations among all study variables, while the regression model explained 69.4% of the variance in climate change mitigation (R² = 0.694). The results demonstrated that institutions implementing effective environmental policies, strong regulatory mechanisms, and inclusive stakeholder engagement achieved better sustainability outcomes and improved climate resilience. The study concluded that green governance represented a critical institutional framework for addressing climate change and promoting sustainable environmental management. The findings provide valuable implications for policymakers, environmental agencies, and organizational leaders seeking to strengthen governance systems and support long-term environmental sustainability.