The Role of Information Communication Technologies for Achieving Sustainability Goals in Smart Cities

Abstract

Smart cities are becoming an important approach to sustainability in response to increasing urbanization and environmental challenges. Smart Cities use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to be more intelligent, safe and sustainable for example by utilizing big data or the Internet of Things. The focus of this paper is to understand the crucial role played by smart cities in contributing towards sustainability objectives from varying aspect including intelligent transportation system, Smart Grids, Waste management and Water conservation. It displays the methods involved and its implications on energy saving, reduction of emissions as well resource efficiencies. These trends are further reiterated in the article, highlighting their significant contributions to smart projects both within data analytics and real-time monitoring, as well as internally by engaging with citizens. Partnering with the public sector, private enterprises and communities is also necessary to adapt solutions to local needs and ensure that they are self-sustaining. To sum up, smart cities provide a new pathway for improving the urban environment and ensuring its betterment that helps achieving global sustainability goals because of their potential to make such transformation.