Agus Timan, Maisyaroh, Maulana Amirul Adha, Indra Lesmana, Anabelie Villa Valdez, Arum Sri Banowati
The urgency of climate change, environmental degradation, and the need for sustainable development has placed education at the forefront of global transformation. As schools evolve into eco-conscious institutions, there is growing interest in integrating digital technologies to enhance sustainability-driven governance. This has led to the emergence of Green Digital School Management (GDSM), a model that synergizes environmental responsibility with technology-based school leadership. This study aims to systematically explore the core components, implementation challenges, and effective strategies of GDSM by conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on PRISMA guidelines. An initial pool of 892 articles was screened, 87 high-quality studies were selected for thematic analysis. The findings indicate that GDSM encompasses digital environmental policies, IoT-based monitoring, and participatory platforms that engage school communities in green practices. Despite significant barriers, including infrastructure gaps, limited digital-environmental literacy, and policy fragmentation, several innovative strategies have emerged, such as digital teacher training, cross-sector partnerships, and gamified environmental education tools. This review contributes to the conceptual development of GDSM and provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, educators, and technology providers seeking to build smart, green, and sustainable school ecosystems. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.
Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, 13220, Indonesia; Mindanao State University, Marawi City, 9700, Philippines
