Digital Innovations for Environmental Sustainability

Smart Technologies in Green Governance
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-31841-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 236 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 279 mm

Reihe: Sustainable Economy and Ecotechnology

This book provides a cutting-edge exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data are revolutionizing environmental sustainability and green governance. It highlights how these digital innovations can drive effective policy implementation, improve climate resilience, and enhance sustainable urban development. As climate change and environmental degradation accelerate, traditional governance approaches often struggle to provide timely and efficient solutions. This book delves into how emerging technologies are reshaping environmental policy and decision-making, from AI-driven climate modeling to IoT-based smart infrastructure and Big Data analytics for resource management. By integrating these innovations, governments, businesses, and researchers can develop smarter, data-driven strategies to mitigate environmental risks, optimize energy consumption, and improve waste management practices. Key topics covered include digital governance for sustainability, AI applications in environmental monitoring, the role of IoT in smart cities, Big Data’s contribution to climate resilience, and policy frameworks for integrating technology into green initiatives. The book also presents case studies from different regions, showcasing successful digital transformations in waste reduction, water conservation, carbon credit trading, and circular economy models. This book addresses a crucial knowledge gap by bridging technology and environmental governance, offering practical insights into the future of sustainable policymaking. It is an essential resource for policymakers, sustainability professionals, urban planners, environmental researchers, and technology innovators seeking to harness digital tools for a greener, more resilient world.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hossain, Imran

Azrour, Mourade

Haque, A.K.M. Mamudul

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Digital Foundations for Green Governance: Leveraging IoT and Big Data in Developing Economies.- Digital Foundations for Environmental Governance in Kazakhstan: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities.- Opportunities and Challenges of Leveraging AI, IoT, and Big Data for Environmental Management in Uganda.- AI & IoT-Driven Carbon Trading Models and Citizen Participation for SGD 11: Pathways to Sustainable Smart Cities.- Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategy for Sustainability: Research Trends and Future Research Agenda for Green Governance.- A Scopus-Based Bibliometric Analysis of Climate Change Research in Bangladesh: Scientific Trends and Collaboration Networks for Policy and Practice.

Über Autor(innen)

Mourade Azrour: Professor, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco Mourade Azrour received his PhD from the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, Morocco. He received his MS in computer and distributed systems from the Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zouhr University, Agadir, Morocco in 2014. Mourade currently works as computer sciences professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès. His research interests include authentication protocol, computer security, the Internet of Things, smart systems and machine learning. Mourade is a member of the scientific committees of numerous international conferences. He is also a reviewer of various scientific journals.

Imran Hossain: Imran Hossain is a dedicated academician and researcher with a profound commitment to sustainable development and environmental governance. Currently, Imran serves as a lecturer in Political Science at Varendra University, Bangladesh. Beyond his academic role, Imran has delved into extensive research on the SDGs, collaborating with both national and renowned international organizations. Imran's research portfolio is diverse and impactful, encompassing projects on various aspects of sustainable development, including environmental governance, waste management, climate change, water management, and sustainable cities. Notably, he is at the forefront of exploring the intersection between sustainable development and Industry 4.0 tools, aiming to utilize technology to achieve sustainable solutions. His research interests span sustainable governance, smart technology, sustainable waste management, and IoT-based solutions for environmental sustainability. Imran actively engages in scholarly discourse by participating in national and international conferences. As a testament to his expertise, he serves as a reviewer for various scientific journals indexed in Scopus. Imran has published a number of research articles and book chapters indexed in Scopus and other renowned databases. Imran's dedication to advancing knowledge extends to editorial roles, where he served as the editor of several scientific books published by Springer Nature, IGI Global International, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.

A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque: Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi- 6205, Bangladesh Dr. A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque is currently serving as a professor of political science at the University of Rajshahi. He has been serving academia for over a decade. He did his Ph.D. in environmental governance in Bangladesh, outlining the practices, policies, and challenges from the Institute of Bangladesh Studies of the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He attended his Ph.D. Internship Program under the Student for Development Program of the Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) at the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada. Haque is a visiting scholar at UVic, Canada. During his decade long teaching career, he has mostly taught courses on environmental governance and sustainable development, human rights and the civil society of Bangladesh, and local governance: policies and practices. His primary areas of focus are environmental governance, human rights, local government, sustainable development, and the SDGs. During his academic tenure, he has also implemented a number of research projects funded by different national and international organizations.