Smart Cities and Circular Economy: The Future of Sustainable Urban Development
About this ebook
A major highlight is the presentation of a diverse range of real-world best practices. These case studies of successful integrations of Smart Cities and a Circular Economies identify the key factors that contribute to their triumph. The takeaways equip policymakers and urban planners with practical solutions for addressing the challenges of sustainable urban developments. From policy and regulatory hurdles to technological advancements, financing and investment opportunities to collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the authors offer valuable guidance for leaders and decision makers seeking to surmount barriers to integration.
In sum, Smart Cities and Circular Economy is a timely, indispensable resource offering practical solutions and insights, championing the creation of sustainable and liveable urban environments. Whether you are a policymaker, urban planner, business leader, researcher, or student, this is an essential tool for advancing sustainable urban development in our rapidly changing world.
About the author
Vinay Kandpal is a Professor at the Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and possesses over 18 years of experience in Academics and Industry. His areas of research are Sustainability, Fintech, Smart City, Risk Management, and Financial Inclusion
Ernesto DR Santibanez-Gonzalezis a Professor at the University of Talca, Chile. He currently works on the intersection of operational research and analytics applied to sustainability and climate change.
Prasenjit Chatterjee is the Dean (Research and Consultancy) at MCKV Institute of Engineering, India. He has over 130 research papers and more than 30 books to his credit.
Manoj Kumar Nallapaneni is a transdisciplinary energy and sustainability engineer with a Ph.D. in Digital Circular Economy and Circular Power System from the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong.
