Harmonizing smart city tech and anthropocentrism for climate resilience and Nature's benefit

Abstract

The study argues that integrating smart technology within a society embracing anthropocentrism and a deep connection with nature can significantly impact climate change and mitigate its extreme risk factors. This approach is invaluable for advancing environmentalism and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Anthropocentrism, or human-centeredness, traditionally posits that humans have intrinsic value based on their unique capacities in epistemology and behaviourism. However, this study advocates for a more nuanced ethical stance, suggesting that other beings also possess value, particularly in their capacity to contribute to human welfare. To this end, there is a pressing need for further research into strategies and interventions that leverage environmentalism to foster a society where smart technology and nature's intrinsic value are integrated harmoniously for effective climate change management and mitigation. By addressing this research gap, the study aims to examine the current landscape of smart technology applications in human-nature integrated climate actions. It provides targeted recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and other critical stakeholders on effectively synergizing with nature's inherent sustainability principles in combating climate change and addressing the global environmental crisis.