Smart cities and sustainable development goals (SDGs): A systematic literature review of co-benefits and trade-offs

Cities, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 146, С. 104659 - 104659

Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2023

Despite the wealth of research on smart cities, there is a lack studies examining interlinkages between cities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In other words, limited how implementing city solutions can lead to co-benefits and/or trade-offs for achieving SDGs. This systematic literature review was conducted fill this gap. Results show that responsible development/implementation technologies could contribute progress toward The mainly focused SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption Production), 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 6 (Clean Water Sanitation). More work SDGs needed. There bias reporting benefits cities. These include accelerating economic growth, improving efficiency, strengthening innovation, raising citizen awareness. indicate catalyze transition sustainable development address climate change challenges. However, requires addressing related issues such as privacy cyber security, costs infrastructure upgrading, rebound effects associated with efficiency improvements, biased decision-making, reproduction social biases, digital divide skills, misuse AI, legal setup. elaborates these offers minimize them. COVID-19 pandemic has increased attention interactions SDGs, particularly those health action. it also cemented many new unethical practices. highlights governance/policy challenges should be addressed ensure better It concludes multi-scale transparent governance mechanisms regulatory frameworks are crucial ensuring support resilient

Язык: Английский

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Biochar-cement concrete toward decarbonisation and sustainability for construction: Characteristic, performance and perspective

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 419, С. 138219 - 138219

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Fragmented Spatial Planning:How the Differential Regional Legislative Framework Influences Land Consumption in Italy

Europa XXI, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 47

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

This contribution focuses on how Italy’s differential regional spatial planning legislative framework results in a capacity to address land consumption. It does so by exploring the 21 laws that frame activities country sustainable use issues differently, and what implications these differences have for local instruments practices. The heterogeneous situation regarding consumption is initially presented, drawing existing studies. analysis then shifts examine concerns been through time integrated into frameworks govern across country. To assess frameworks, number of key variables identified used compare laws. support reflection legislative, socioeconomic, morphological factors contribute observed disparities

Язык: Английский

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Spatial effects of environmental regulation on high-quality economic development: From the perspective of industrial upgrading

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2023

Studying the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of environmental regulations on high-quality regional economic development is enormous practical value in context sustainable economic, social, and development. Only a few studies, however, examined regulation affecting from standpoint upgrading industrial structure. This research investigated spatial distribution traits based construction comprehensive assessment index system for The geography-nested Durbin model then used to perform an empirical test. findings demonstrate that (1) has visible heterogeneity, with strong local agglomeration between regions; (2) modernization structure are significant variables influencing development, but their not balanced; (3) policies promote through distinct channel. Formal promotes rationalizing structure, while informal does so Further, both kinds have positive spillover effects adjacent areas. Therefore, great significance promoting economies.

Язык: Английский

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Monitoring progress towards a circular economy in urban areas: An application of the European Union circular economy monitoring framework in Umeå municipality

Sustainable Cities and Society, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 87, С. 104245 - 104245

Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2022

As cities worldwide implement strategies to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy (CE), there is an increasing need for tools monitor progress. However, standardised metric CE monitoring in urban areas lacking. This study examines potential of EU Circular Economy Monitoring Framework (CEMF), established indicator-based framework measuring national- and EU-level circularity performance, as tool areas. For this purpose, available data sources that can support framework's application at level are mapped, quality assessed following pedigree matrix approach. Next, CEMF indicators computed area Umeå, Sweden. The mapping showed limited availability urban-level data, necessitating downscaling national-level using proxy factors. Most high quality, while reduced when used compute level. Umeå indicates where municipality performs well, though further improvements needed. We conclude has CEMF's scope recommended.

Язык: Английский

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Fostering sustainable cities through additional SDG11-related indicators

Valori e Valutazioni, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 32, С. 45 - 61

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Within a global strategy for the pursuit of Sustainable Development, governments are responsible following, developing, and reviewing 2030 Agenda at global, national, regional levels. However, it is possible to observe lack, acknowledged by scientific debate, effective implementation Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, paper intends contribute addressing gap in methodological operational terms, focusing on SDG11, more specifically two its targets: 11.1 (Affordable Housing) 11.3 (Inclusive Urbanization). sense, research focuses cities as crucial points intervention tackle challenges since they represent places with greatest concentration population. This proposes new set indicators monitoring targets SDG11 capable supporting public policymakers observing Italian territory. More specifically, provides: i) state art existing analysis; ii) selection criteria gaps be considered indicators; iii) modalities implementation; iv) support development urban policies.

Язык: Английский

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Advancing urban sustainability transitions: A framework for understanding urban complexity and enhancing integrative transformations

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024

Rapid urbanization and industrialization with their negative repercussions draw attention to the need for urban sustainability. This research built on systems understanding linked resource utilization, environmental effects, people-environment interactions, adaptive management by integrating quantitative modelling of metabolism a qualitative investigation into human responses. A hybrid methodology was applied in typical industrial city Jinchang, China, which exemplified model how complex dynamics link inform sustainability transitions. The study found that Jinchang City had taken an unsustainable trajectory underpinned continuous growth material consumption, whereas potential transitions also observed decoupled outputs, improved efficiency, environment regeneration collectively. challenges cities have been framed terms development lock-in, conceptual institutional constraints, innovation capital deficiencies, governance failure. proposed government-led transformation system integrates multi-level multi-perspective transformations employing discipline insights facilitate involves governance, economic technological innovations, social transformations, implementations, public engagement are essential elements adapting undesirable difficulties exploring locally appropriate strategies. provided theoretical empirical basis along scientific policy implications, contributed developing interdisciplinary knowledge real-world solutions.

Язык: Английский

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The 15-minute city concept: The case study within a neighbourhood of Thessaloniki

Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 42(8), С. 694 - 710

Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024

Cities, crucial cultural hubs, mould individual and group identities. The global urban expansion, with over half the population in areas, presents interconnected challenges such as pollution, poverty, inequality, ageing infrastructure, resource overconsumption, land use changes, biodiversity impact climate change. Addressing these demands ambitious actions targeting political, social economic systems for transformative theoretical framework guiding city transformation centres on an interdisciplinary approach influenced by Smart Green Transition. ‘15-minute city’ concept, emphasizing human scale experience, proposes that cities enable residents to meet daily needs within a short walk or bike ride. aim of this study was exploration its implementation Greek cities, particularly Thessaloniki, which reveals inherent characteristics supporting 15-minute concept. Through rooted Transition framework, research provides concrete guidance policymakers tailoring planning strategies, allocating resources effectively crafting policies conducive successful sustainable transformations. Moreover, prioritizing public engagement highlights significance community involvement shaping development plans, ensuring proposed initiatives align residents’ desires. In essence, contributes tangible insights actionable recommendations paving way more liveable, resilient environments.

Язык: Английский

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How are smart city policies progressing in Italy? Insights from SDG indicators

Land Use Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 148, С. 107386 - 107386

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024

Язык: Английский

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How Does the National Key Ecological Function Areas Policy Affect High-Quality Economic Development?—Evidence from 243 Cities in China

Land, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(2), С. 345 - 345

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025

Achieving a balance between environmental protection and high-quality economic development forms the cornerstone for fostering harmonious coexistence humanity nature. Consequently, interplay these two domains has garnered extensive attention from various stakeholders. However, current discourse on policies tailored remains insufficiently robust. From policy standpoint, we employ difference-in-differences methodology to investigate whether China’s National Key Ecological Function Areas Policy, enacted in 2016, can catalyze development. Our findings reveal that this notably positive influence This effect is indirectly potentiated through increased investments science education, as well stimulation of consumer demand. Notably, varies by region. To ensure steady enhancement policy’s effectiveness, it imperative implement differentiated measures unique characteristics different regions, thereby coordinated Furthermore, anticipate our study will offer empirical insights data-driven examples implementation developing countries.

Язык: Английский

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