Guidelines for a participatory Smart City model to address Amazon's urban environmental problems.

ABSTRACT: Climate change is a global challenge, and the Brazilian Amazon Forest is a particular concern due to the possibility of reaching a tipping point that could amplify environmental crises. Despite many studies on the Amazon Forest, this research was conducted in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, to address five gaps, including the lack of local citizen consultation on urban environmental issues, Smart Cities, decarbonization, and disruptive technologies. This study holds significance for the academy community, government bodies, policymakers, and investors, as it offers novel insights into the Amazon region and proposes a model to engage citizens in Smart Cities. This model could also guide other municipalities aspiring for participatory sustainable development with a decarbonization foc

SUBMITTER: da Silva JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773765 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature