Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Age of Industry 4.0
Azrour Mourade editor Imran Hossain editor A K M Mahmudul Haque editor S M Akram Ullah editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Apple Academic Press Inc.
Publishing:17th Nov '26
£140.00
This title is due to be published on 17th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
The convergence of Industry 4.0 technologies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals presents unprecedented opportunities to transform industries, strengthen communities, and advance global sustainability. This book examines how emerging technologies—including AI, the Internet of Things, robotics, automation, and digital transformation—can address pressing environmental, economic, and social challenges while fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
Beginning with the principles connecting Industry 4.0 and the SDGs, the book explores smart manufacturing, sustainable product development, and technology-driven resource optimization. Chapters demonstrate how advanced technologies support disaster management, green marketing, circular economy initiatives, decarbonization, sustainable construction, and environmentally responsible industrial practices.
The volume also examines regional and global case studies illustrating how technological innovation can address local socioeconomic challenges, strengthen governance, improve accessibility, promote gender equality, and support resilient communities. Throughout, contributors emphasize that technological progress must be guided by responsible governance, ethical decision-making, and social inclusion to achieve lasting sustainability.
“A timely and thought-provoking exploration of how technological innovation can align with global sustainability imperatives. . . . A bold step in examining how these technologies can drive the Sustainable Development Goals, offering theoretical insights, practical strategies, and real-world case studies. The book's comprehensive structure bridges diverse fields, exploring foundational concepts, sector-specific applications, and regional perspectives. It thoughtfully examines pressing topics such as human-robot collaboration in construction, digital inclusivity, and decarbonization in industries, while highlighting the importance of governance, equity, and social responsibility. . . . A guide to reimagining the future.”
—From the Foreword by Jamal Mabrouki, PhD, Professor at Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
ISBN: 9781779644114
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 810g
328 pages