Mitigating the Effects of Infrastructure Development on the Environment

Authors

  • MSc. Palma Hussein University of Zambia, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Prof. Dr. Erastus Misheng’u Mwanaumo University of Zambia, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili University of Zambia, Department of Geomatic Engineering, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Prof. Dr. Wellington Didibhuku Thwala Walter Sisulu University, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Eastern Cape, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38027/ICCAUA2024EN0359

Keywords:

Green Building, Infrastructure, Mitigation, Environment, Sustainable Economic Development

Abstract

Infrastructure is closely linked to socio-economic development and research based on historical data has shown a
significant positive association between economic growth and infrastructure in the long run. Infrastructure
developments come with a range of social and economic benefits, however, it is not a panacea without side effects,
having a range of negative effects on the environment owing to the fact that it is embedded in the natural system.
Using the deductive approach to qualitative analysis, an extensive review of the literature was conducted. The
research determines several factors that can be considered in mitigating the adverse effects of infrastructure
development on the environment such as the use of green building and low-carbon infrastructure, sustainable
building practices, renewable energy, waste management during construction and environmental legislation.
Decision-making should therefore be guided by these factors established and incorporated into public policies
necessary to promote sustainable economic development and environmental protection.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Hussein, P., Mwanaumo, E. M., Nyimbili, P. H., & Thwala, W. D. (2024). Mitigating the Effects of Infrastructure Development on the Environment. Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 7(1), 726–735. https://doi.org/10.38027/ICCAUA2024EN0359

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