Green Computing for Sustainable Development

Niharika Singh, Thipendra P Singh, Amar Ramdane-Cherif, Ravi Tomar, Richa Choudhary

• Publisher: Auerbach Publications
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040379431
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Computer Science General
• Index: Computer Science

Green computing is a revolutionary technique that addresses environmental sustainability. It uses an eco-friendly approach to the design, manufacture, and use of computing resources. This is achieved by cutting down on electronic waste, using renewable energy sources, and consuming less energy. Recyclable materials with minimal environmental impact, software engineering techniques that are optimized, and energy-efficient hardware are examples of many approaches. Advanced technologies such as low-power processors, smart grids, and virtualized computing environments contribute to energy efficiency and waste reduction. Furthermore, integrating green computing with renewable energy sources amplifies its positive impact on the environment. The adoption of green computing practices promotes a circular economy, encourages resource conservation, and supports climate action.

Green Computing for Sustainable Development features chapters that explore issues that are concerned with furthering sustainability and green computing. Highlights include the following:

• Neuro-symbolic green computing combining neural networks' learning abilities with symbolic AI's logical reasoning while promoting environmentally friendly practices
• Energy-efficient data management, resource provisioning, and the importance of monitoring carbon footprints
• The intersection of green computing and wildlife conservation, highlighting how energy-efficient technologies can revolutionize conservation efforts
• The integration of geospatial information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) as innovative solutions for sustainable development
• The role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting health and well-being
• The importance of green computing due to growing environmental concerns related to information technology
• The integration of AI in sustainable farming practices
• The synergy between green computing practices and economic growth in achieving sustainable development
• The integration of green computing with e-waste management to tackle environmental challenges in the IT sector
• How the "green Internet of Things" (IoT) is transforming smart city development by integrating ecological awareness and sustainability into urban planning

This book covers the wide range of principles essential for achieving long-term sustainability. It is a step toward fostering a balanced relationship between technological advancement and environmental stewardship.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Editors
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 Neuro-Symbolic Green Computing and Its Integration with UN Sustainability Goals
• Chapter 2 Software Approach for Green Computing
• Chapter 3 Green Computing and Wildlife Conservation
• Chapter 4 Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Sustainable Computing Practices
• Chapter 5 Role of ICT in Good Health and Well-Being
• Chapter 6 Green Computing and Sustainability
• Chapter 7 Sustainable Agriculture
• Chapter 8 ICT in Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
• Chapter 9 Integration of Green Computing and Economic Growth
• Chapter 10 Mobile Android-Based Applications Learning for Educating Women and Children for Law and Rights
• Chapter 11 ICT in Peace and Justice, Women and Children
• Chapter 12 Integration of Green Computing and E-Waste Management
• Chapter 13 Green IoT: Paving the Way for Eco-Friendly Smart Cities – Future Avenues and Opportunities for Sustainability