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Title: | The role of artificial intelligence in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Fostering sustainable cities and communities | Authors: | Leal Filho, Walter Mbah, Marcellus Forh Dinis, Maria Alzira Trevisan, Laís Viera de Lange, Deborah Mishra, Ashish Rebelatto, Bianca Ben Hassen, Tarek Aina, Yusuf A. |
Keywords: | Artificial intelligence (AI); Sustainable development; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); SDG 11; Sustainable cities; Urban sustainability | Issue Date: | 2024 | Publisher: | Elsevier | Serial title, monograph or event: | Cities | Volume: | 150 | Abstract: | Addressing the global urgency for improved sustainable cities and communities, as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, requires innovative and disruptive approaches, which also include applying artificial intelligence (AI). While AI holds significant potential to address complex socio-economic and environmental challenges in cities, a comprehensive analysis of its applications and implications, particularly in urban contexts, is required to address the research gap in understanding how AI can be effectively deployed to meet the challenges. This paper reports on a study that evaluates how AI may facilitate achieving SDG 11. This assessment includes an expert-driven literature review, drawing insights from authoritative sources. In addition, a set of case studies illustrate practical applications of AI to improve urban sustainability. The combination of these approaches led to findings that underscore the pivotal role of AI in optimizing energy use, streamlining waste management, enhancing traffic flow, and contributing to environmental sustainability. However, according to the findings, AI implementation needs oversight to ensure it is ethical, inclusive, and privacyrespecting as an effective tool to aid decision-making. By fostering collaboration among planners, policymakers, and AI experts, the full potential of AI may be unlocked to shape sustainable urban environments and realize SDG 11. | URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/10316/115071 | ISSN: | 02642751 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.cities.2024.105021 | Rights: | openAccess |
Appears in Collections: | I&D MARE - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais |
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