Open Access Journal of Applied Science and Technology(OAJAST)

Intel, Malaysia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Aligning Smart Cities with SDGs and Standards for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures
  Author(s): Himanshu Daga, Boon Chong Ang*, Abhishek Sharma, Monika Tyagi, Ennouhe Taleb, Soumyabrata Dev and Chun Sing Lai
  
  Smart cities are being advocated to solve the excessive urbanization. They are supposed to be more efficient, more connected and more sustainable. However, long-term sustainability cannot be achieved in a real situation unless we seal the loopholes that still prevail in our current efforts. The main issues are: integrating renewable-energy solutions to reduce carbon; applying the principles of the circular economy to consume fewer resources and produce less waste; and ensuring that every resident of urban areas is able to access available urban resources and services that are usually not evenly distributed. In this article, the sustainability challenges are gathered together and demonstrate how they can be addressed by use of technology, provided that the technology is supported by good governance and accepted standards. A city that strategically connects its smart-city strategies to .. Read More»
  

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