What is sustainability and why is it important?

An attempt at keeping our ecosystem in balance, sustainability is a study of development necessary today that does not compromise the needs of future generations. Despite its new emergence, the idea of sustainability considers economic, social and ecological dimensions alongside its goal of protecting our natural environment, sustaining our modern way of life and rather protecting it from destruction. Today, the world has turned into a modern, consumerist and urban space that consumes natural resources. With increasing energy requirements, more than we can put back, our way of life has become a threat. Consequently, a need for change has become essential alongside further changes to our existing environment. As we are now more aware of the strain put on the world’s resources and the predicament of the developing world, it is important to look for and develop new technologies that not only suffice our demands but also do so sustainability. For example, If we took a close there are many forms of sustainable energy sources that can be incorporated by countries to stop the use of fossil fuels. Sustainable energy does not include any sources that are derived from fossil fuels or waste products. This energy is replenishable and helps us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and causes no damage to the environment. If we are going to use fossil fuels at a steady rate, they will expire soon and cause an adverse effect on our planet. Thus, alternatives to issues like these demand solutions protect our environment. Slowly damaging our environment through pollution, cutting down trees, fossil fuels and more, a set of goals put forth by the movement has been created. The primary goals of sustainability, as per previous discussions held in international Conferences by the United Nations on Sustainable development, include gender equality, sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies, health of land, air and sea, and even matters like better standards of education and healthcare– especially those concerning water quality and sanitation. It is now vital that we develop methods and technologies adequate in meeting our demands and needs. Sustainability activists and professionals are now collaborating in hopes of contributing towards a sustainable future.

Green Urbanism (GU) – International Conference

The 4th international conference on “Green Urbanism (GU)” is taking place in Rome, Italy, from 24 to 26 November 2020.

GU-2020 aims to bring together, scientists, urban planners, architects and other stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the latest research findings in all aspects of sustainability.

Moreover, GU international conference avails the opportunity for interested researchers, scholars, scientists, architects, and engineers from around the globe to submit their research papers and get them published in highly-ranked international journals by the esteemed publishers Springer and IEREK Press. Noting that submitted researches must be in the scope of at least one of the official conference topics and abiding the submission instructions.

Many critical topics will be discussed during the GU conference, such as:

1. The Evolution of Green Urbanism
2. Formulating the Principles of Green Urbanism
3. Urban Design for Nature, Conservation of Natural Resources
4. Passive Designs: Green Buildings for Sustainable Use
5. Green Districts: Bike, Cycles, and Pedestrians’ Corridors
6. Urban Growth of Developing Cities
7. City Urban Form and Natural Resources
8. Landscape, Gardens, Streetscapes, and Urban Biodiversity
9. Urbanization of Rural Area: Energy, Water, and Food Security
10. Urban Governance, Leadership, Best Practices, Research, and Awareness
11. Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Environment
12. Regeneration of the City Center and Urban Transit Hubs
13. Waste Management, Pollution, and Health Risks
14. Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment
15. Effects of Sustainable Environments on Human Health
16. Advancing Solutions towards Zero Waste Cities
17. Transformation to Green Environment

For more information & registration, visit the conference’s official page: https://www.ierek.com/events/GU4th