Investment Green Internet of Things for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Smart Cities: Prospects and Future Challenges

Section: Research Article
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Rafidain Environment July 2025
Published
Oct 6, 2025
Pages
60-77

Abstract

The study explores the integration of the Green Internet of Things (IoT) into the development of sustainable and eco-friendly smart cities. It highlights the challenges posed by urbanization, such as pollution, congestion, and resource inefficiencies, and emphasizes the transformative role of IoT in creating innovative urban systems. Green IoT facilitates energy conservation, waste management, air quality monitoring, and efficient transportation through innovative applications and technologies. Key focus areas include leveraging renewable energy sources, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing eco-friendly technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable practices. Despite its potential, challenges such as data management, security concerns, and the energy consumption of IoT devices persist, necessitating the development of advanced solutions. Case studies, including those in Singapore and Barcelona, illustrate the successful implementation of green strategies and technologies in urban environments. The paper concludes by emphasizing future research directions, including improving interoperability, managing electronic waste, and developing energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks to achieve smarter and greener cities. This research examines how the Green Internet of Things (IoT) can make our cities cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable. It explores how smart technologies can enhance everyday aspects such as energy use, waste management, and transportation. The goal is to develop greener cities that are more beneficial for both people and the planet.

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Lujain Younis Abdulkadir
Hiba Abdulkareem Saleh
Rana Khalid Sabri
Omar Ibrahim Alsaif

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