IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 3 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijgem.v10.no3.2024.pg301.320

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Low Carbon and Smart Cities for Achieving SDG 2030: Resilient Dynamism Trends in Nigeria

Williams Kennedy George, Usenobong Donatus Ekponyoh, Iniobong Bassey Abiayai, Awi Dennis Kabari

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Abstract

The advent of the 21st century has witnessed an unprecedented surge in urbanization, transforming cities into epicenters of economic dynamism, innovation, and societal evolution. Yet, this rapid urban growth, coupled with environmental degradation, has presented multifaceted challenges, necessitating a paradigm shift towards resilient, eco-friendly smart cities to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 objectives. This paper focuses on the context of Nigeria, a nation undergoing rapid urbanization, and explores the transition towards sustainable urban development. The research elucidates how resilient, low-carbon smart cities play a crucial role in addressing the intertwined issues of urbanization, climate change, and sustainable development. Emphasizing the importance of comprehensive planning and strong governance frameworks, the paper advocates leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to bolster urban resilience and mitigate carbon emissions. Ultimately, the paper calls for a paradigm shift towards resilient, low-carbon smart cities as a linchpin for attaining SDG 2030 in Nigeria, stressing the necessity of collaborative efforts among policymakers, urban planners, academia, civil society, and the private sector to forge a path towards inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable urban development.

keywords:

Low-carbon Smart cities, SDGs, Urban planning, Climate change, Nigeria

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