The concept of sustainable development was described in the United Nations’ 1987 Bruntland Commission Report as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This new volume presents an eclectic selection of chapters that aim to integrate social, economic, and environmental objectives. Through studies and research, the book presents the concept of sustainable development in various manifestations along with its challenges and advantages, looking at sustainability in business, manufacturing, finance, etc. It explores how new financial technology (or Fintech) can help foster sustainable finance and the role of digitization and AI in achieving sustainability goals. It considers the importance of cultural sustainability and presents sustainability-promoting strategies affecting the environment, such as addressing the mitigation of marine plastic pollution and reusing plastic waste to make eco-bricks. Other topics include development of sustainable smart cities, a case study of sustainability at the local level, such as marigold cultivation for socio-economic sustainability, and more.
Vishal Jain, PhD, is Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, India. With more than 14 years of experience in academics, he was formerly affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management, New Delhi, India. He has authored more than 90 research papers in reputed conferences and journals and has authored and edited more than 30 books with reputed publishers. His research areas include information retrieval, semantic web, ontology engineering, data mining, ad hoc networks, and sensor networks.
Amit Mittal, PhD, is Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Programs) at Chitkara University, Punjab, India. With over two decades of domestic and international experience in academic leadership, teaching, research, consulting, training, and mentorship, he has published many papers with a number of accredited and well-regarded journals. He was the recipient of the Chitkara University Excellence Award 2021 for being the highest cited author and for publications with the highest H-index (business school category). He is an active resource person for faculty development programs, management development programs, and corporate training programs. He is a member of the thesis review boards of a number of universities and is a reviewer for a number of reputable journals.
