Ecoleviant Governance

This chapter introduces the Ecoleviant Governance Model, a novel conceptual framework developed through doctoral research, designed to address the pressing need for environmentally sustainable governance in terms of crisis governance. The model can be applied to local industrial systems as well. Based on interdisciplinary inquiry the model emphasizes participatory, adaptive, and multi-scalar mechanisms of environmental decision-making. It responds to the complex ecological interdependencies and socio-economic challenges faced by industrial zones, especially in emerging economies. The chapter will first outline the model's key components. It then discusses its empirical grounding in case studies from China and Italy. The chapter concludes with practical recommendations for policymakers and industry leaders seeking to localize sustainability efforts through integrated governance strategies.