System Thinking-System Dynamics for Sustainable Energy Planning in the Developing Economy

Olaniyi, Titus Kehinde

doi:10.15297/jaet.v1i1.07

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“…Transition pathways are described as "a pattern of changes in socio-technical systems unfolding over time that leads to new ways of achieving societal function" according to [22] cited in Bowig, [23]. The approach-helps us to provide a holistic view and links between systems and complex decision-making on the understanding that elements of a system do not act in isolation and that the overall outcome will be the result of the various interactions among systems.…”

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Sustainable Planning and Inclusive Cities in the Global South: A Systemic Review of Literature: A Case for Nigeria

Adeyemi,

Olaniyi

2024

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The focus of this paper is sustainability assessment and planning of megacities of Global South (GS) and proposes a framework using the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a case study. The paper undertakes a systematic review of the mega and sustainable cities literature. Achieving inclusive, recreating and sustainable cities for all in the context of supreme rates of urbanisation, economy-oriented priorities, and chaotic urban development that characterise the developing world is a major challenge. As the world rapidly urbanises, there is much focus on achieving sustainability outcomes within cities. The analysis highlights a prospect in the reviewed academic literature for cities to become sustainable first to be considered truthfully smart. Accomplishing this goal requires not only envisioning sustainable cities and implementing strategies but also assessing progress toward sustainable urban development. Global population growth has resulted in increasing pressure on infrastructures (transportation, housing, water, electricity, etc.) with a noted negative impact on the environment of megacities and much so in the GS with limited systems and plans to support the growth. The primary goal of this paper is to develop an integrated model to analyse and track SDGs progress with megacities planning as key indicators. With the emergence of megacities in the 21st century and their continuous growth in population and economic power, the environmental impact has reached the global scale. This viewpoint brings a pressing reality to the need to build tomorrow's world on sustainability principles. The inherent limitations imposed in the GS further imply that achieving sustainable development goals 13 (SDG 11) demands measuring progress and development. This paper finds that urban sustainability valuation overall lacks a unifying framing and that it could be better aligned with common sustainability principles. It presents findings from the first-ever literature review on the carbon-neutral city concept, covering definitions, assessment approaches, and barriers and drivers for the transition to carbon neutrality. The paper offers recommendations for future urban sustainability valuation research, including the employment of mixed-methods research among other strategies.

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Sustainable Planning and Inclusive Cities in the Global South: A Systemic Review of Literature: A Case for Nigeria

Adeyemi,

Olaniyi

2024

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“…This research uses the Systems Thinking System Dynamics (ST/SD) methodological approach [9] to investigate the environmental sustainability issues arising from oil and gas operations in the NDR in Nigeria. This informs the environmental sustainability framework that could be developed to manage the operations.…”

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“…It is against this backdrop that this paper examines the environmental sustainability issues and conflict in the NDR of Nigeria. It uses the Systems Thinking and System Dynamics (ST/SD) methodological tool to understand the inherent complexities [9] of the NDR and to proffer lasting solutions to the unabated environmental degradation and conflict in the region.…”

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2024

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This paper analyses the environmental sustainability issues and conflict in Nigeria's Niger Delta region (NDR). Nigeria belongs to the Organisation of the Petroleum Countries (OPEC), it is the sixth-largest exporter of oil. The country which derives more than 90% foreign exchange from petroleum products also undergoes (host communities) more than 90% socio-economic and environmental degradation. The Niger Delta communities continue to suffer from high incidences of oil spills and gas flaring which have grave negative impacts on the environment. The indigenes have taken to protests, agitations, demonstrations and violence to express their dissatisfaction with the deplorable environmental condition. Despite this, the International Oil Companies (IOCs) continue to operate with greater impunity. Oil spillages regularly occur in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria; as of 2018, there had been up to 9500 incidences of oil spill in a decade. Annually, on average about 115, 000 barrels (equivalent to about $5 million worth) are spilt into the environment. Sustainability has been an overarching theme over the past decades and industries including oil and gas have the responsibility to incorporate sustainable practices in their operations. The 1987 Brundtland emphasises meeting the needs of the present generation without affecting the ability to meet the needs of future generations. It argued that economic development could be achieved whilst protecting the environment. In tackling climate change, the 2015 COP21 Paris agreement called for member countries to implement measures that would keep global temperature below 20C. In 2015, the member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, which includes acting on 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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“…We use the Systems Thinking / System Dynamics (ST/SD) methodological approach [38] to investigate the environmental sustainability issues arising from oil and gas operations in the NDR in Nigeria. This informs the environmental sustainability framework that could be developed to manage the operations.…”

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confidence: 99%

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2023

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This paper analyses the concept of sustainability in oil and gas operations in the Global South (GS) using the Nigeria Niger Delta as a case study. Over the years, countries around the world have relied on oil and gas for energy security, economic growth, self-sufficiency and to gain geopolitical advantages. The exploration and production of oil and gas continue to be a priority in producer countries of the GS with regulations and policies being implemented to enhance the sustainability of the industry. In 2018, before the pandemic, global energy production was 14 421 Mtoe, an increase of 3.2% compared to 2017; mainly driven by coal, oil and gas. Thus, despite the global sensitisation towards renewable energy, oil and gas continue to play a key role in shaping world economies. Globally, producing countries and oil and gas companies face the increasing demand to explain how they can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the achievement of Paris Agreement goals. This has necessitated energy companies to carefully consider adapting their operations, policies and business models to reduce the impacts of oil and gas operations on the environment. Therefore, sustainability has been an overarching theme over the past decades and industries including oil and gas have the responsibility to incorporate sustainable practices in their operations and policies. research investigates the environmental sustainability issues of oil and gas operations in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria.

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System Thinking-System Dynamics for Sustainable Energy Planning in the Developing Economy

Cited by 5 publications

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Sustainable Planning and Inclusive Cities in the Global South: A Systemic Review of Literature: A Case for Nigeria

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