Potential Applications of 5G Network Technology for Climate Change Control: A Scoping Review of Singapore

Ghasan Fahim Huseien and Kwok Wei Shah
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Ghasan Fahim Huseien: Department of the Build Environment, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117566, Singapore
Kwok Wei Shah: Department of the Build Environment, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117566, Singapore

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 17, 1-26

Abstract: Climate change is one of the most challenging problems that humanity has ever faced. With the rapid development in technology, a key feature of 5G networks is the increased level of connectivity between everyday objects, facilitated by faster internet speeds with smart facilities indicative of the forthcoming 5G-driven revolution in Internet of Things (IoT). This study revisited the benefits of 5G network technologies to enhance the efficiency of the smart city and minimize climate change impacts in Singapore, thus creating a clean environment for healthy living. Results revealed that the smart management of energy, wastes, water resources, agricultures, risk factors, and the economy adopted in Singapore can remarkably contribute to reducing climate change, thus attaining the sustainability goals. Hence, future studies on cost-effective design and implementation are essential to increase the focus on the smart city concept globally.

Keywords: 5G technology; climate change; energy management; smart cities; sustainability; wastes management; water resources management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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