Evaluating and Explaining Good Governance Indicators in Promoting Environmental Health

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Mahabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad. Iran

2 Professor, Department of International Law, Payame Noor University, Tehran. Iran

10.30473/ee.2025.69739.2691

Abstract

The present research aims to evaluate the indicators of good governance and their role in the environmental health of Iran. This study is fundamental (basic) in terms of its objective, descriptive in terms of its nature and method, and classified as a correlational study regarding the relationships between variables. Data collection was conducted in two stages: first, the theoretical foundations and research background were gathered using library-based methods, and then the opinions of researchers were collected through a researcher-designed questionnaire. The statistical population consisted of two groups: the first group included 25 academic experts who were selected using the snowball sampling method. These individuals participated in the research process to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaires. The second group consisted of 87 researchers who had studied the variables of this research. According to Cochran's formula, 73 individuals were selected through simple random sampling to respond to the questionnaires. The results of the research indicate that good governance can be explained through the indicators of local government, non-governmental organizations, the rule of law, public accountability, and social responsibility. The components of water resource management, reduction of greenhouse gases, soil erosion control, use of green energy, and waste management can also explain environmental health. Second, according to the results of the correlation test, there is a direct and significant relationship between good governance and environmental health. Third, according to the results of the regression test, each of the good governance indicators has a relative share in predicting environmental changes. Finally, it can be argued that good governance is an important and reliable approach to preserving and safeguarding the environment, and its establishment can contribute to addressing environmental crises.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Volume 14, Issue 1
October 2025
Pages 129-149

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