Pakistan From 1947-2022

Urban Utopia
Problem Statement:’
Pakistan and urbanization:
With an urban population growing by three percent per year, Pakistanis are flocking to
cities faster than any other country in South Asia. By 2030, more than half of Pakistan’s
projected 250 million citizens are expected to live in cities.
Major issues and problems confronting our cities today include those involving fiscal
difficulties, crowding, housing, traffic, pollution, public education, and crime. Several of
these problems stem directly from the fact that cities involve large numbers of people
living in a relatively small amount of space.
What are the problems faced by modern urbanization in Pakistan?

1. Intensive urban growth can lead to greater poverty, with local governments unable to
provide services for all people.
2. Concentrated energy use leads to greater air pollution with a significant impact on
human health.
3. Automobile exhaust produces elevated lead levels in urban air.
4. Large volumes of uncollected waste create multiple health hazards.
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5. Urban development can magnify the risk of environmental hazards such as
flash flooding.
6. Pollution and physical barriers to root growth promote the loss of urban tree cover.
7. Animal populations are inhibited by toxic substances, vehicles, and the loss of habitat
and food sources.
Poor air and water quality, insufficient water availability, waste-disposal problems, and
high energy consumption are exacerbated by the increasing population density and
demands of urban environments. Strong city planning will be essential in managing these
and other difficulties as the world's urban areas swell.
According to the Tribune, January 23, 2023 “Today our planet is going through an
unprecedented and monumental climate change crisis and businesses can no longer
ignore the role that they have played in contributing to it.”
For this reason, companies need to be cognizant of their positive and negative impact on
the environment and society. An effective starting point for any company would be to
design thoroughly researched environmental, social and governance (ESG)programs that
also demonstrate their commitment to effective risk management and long-term
resiliency.
To achieve a more environmentally stable and equitable world, it is necessary to build

awareness among all relevant stakeholders, ie investors, business persons, employees,
and consumers alike.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the recent floods in Pakistan, and extreme
climate events happening all over the world, have made people realize how severe and
global the impacts of our actions can be.
Drawing on that attention and awareness, initiatives and regulations should be put in
place and both the public and private sectors, along with individuals, should play their
part in tackling this issue to ensure a sustainable future for the next generation.
United Nations Sustainable development Goals:

The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a
call to action for people worldwide to address five critical areas of importance by 2030:
people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership.
In 2015, the 193 countries that make up the United Nations (UN) agreed to adopt the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The historic agenda lays out 17 Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs) and targets for dignity, peace, and prosperity for the planet
and humankind, to be completed by the year 2030. The agenda targets multiple areas for
action, such as poverty and sanitation, and plans to build up local economies while
addressing people's social needs. In short, the 17 SDGs are:
Goal 1: No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and
promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
at all ages.
Goal 4: Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote
lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 5: Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable
and modern energy for all.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and
sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote

inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequality: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements
inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and
production patterns.
Goal 13: Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Goal 14: Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine
resources for sustainable development.
Goal 15: Life on Land: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land
degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies
for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective,
accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Goal 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goal: Strengthen the means of implementation and
revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
History of Smart Sustainable Cities:

The concept of smart cities began as far back as the 1960s and 1970s when the US
Community Analysis Bureau began using databases, aerial photography, and cluster
analysis to collect data, direct resources, and issue reports in order to direct services,
mitigate against disasters and reduce poverty. This led to the creation of the first
generation of smart cities.
The first generation of smart city was delivered by technology providers to understand
the implications of technology on daily life. This led to the second generation of smart
city, which looked at how smart technologies and other innovations could create
joined-up municipal solutions. The third generation of the smart city took the control
away from technology providers and city leaders, instead creating a model that involved
the public and enabled social inclusion and community engagement.
This third-generation model was adopted by Vienna, which created a partnership with the
local Wien Energy company, allowing citizens to invest in local solar plants as well
working with the public to resolve gender equality and affordable housing issues. Such
adoption has continued around the world, including in Vancouver, where 30,000 citizens
co-created the Vancouver Greenest City 2020 Action Plan.

What is a sustainable city?
A sustainable city concept incorporates eco-friendly practices, green spaces, and
supporting technology into the urban environment to reduce air pollution and CO2
emissions, enhance air quality, and protect natural resources. These practices lead to a
healthier environment for city residents and a lower carbon footprint for the city.
Sustainable cities are becoming essential in the quest to reverse global climate change.
Cities today must retrofit their infrastructure — for example, to ensure that the city can be
easily navigated on foot, by bicycle, or on eco-friendly public transit systems. And the
energy that powers and supports city systems — from the power grid to water
management to traffic and transit can be upgraded to support lower emissions and better
air quality. In this article, we look at goals for sustainable cities and society, and how
urban areas across the globe can adopt green practices today and tomorrow.
Green technology is a key factor that is helping to foster more sustainable urban
development. It comprises all aspects of city planning, including transportation,
infrastructure, telecommunications, and energy. A green city protects its open spaces as
ecological and recreational treasures. It offers its residents healthy and efficient
transportation and housing choices. By doing these things, a city becomes green: it
becomes a highly desirable place to live, work, play, raise a family and own a business.
Green tech also supports green living practices, including recycling, energy use, and
renewable resources in homes and offices. Sensors, gateways, embedded radios and
cellular routers are at the heart of many sustainable city infrastructure and green building
systems.
Cities can do a number of things to support sustainable practices:
● Make it easy to get around without a car

● Add EV charging stations
● Provide access to public resources and green spaces
● Improve water conservation and wastewater management
● Support urban farming
● Implement green architecture.
Reading References:
Links of webpages:

Reference links:
● How to Talk to Your Kids About the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -
CECP
● 6 Traits of a Sustainable City (With Examples) | Digi International
● What’s the difference between climate change and global warming?
● Sustainability in Urban areas

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Urban Utopia

Pakistan and urbanization:

What are the problems faced by modern urbanization in Pakistan?

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To achieve a more environmentally stable and equitable world, it is necessary to build

United Nations Sustainable development Goals:

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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote

The Battle of Multiple Intelligence 2.0 Urban Utopia 3

History of Smart Sustainable Cities:

The Battle of Multiple Intelligence 2.0 Urban Utopia 4

● Make it easy to get around without a car

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