The Emergence of Green Libraries in Kenya: Insights From Academic Libraries

Mwanzu, Arnold; Bosire-Ogechi, Emily; Odero, Damaris

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2022.102601

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“…According to [14], environmental protection is an increasingly pressing issue worldwide. Ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, global climate changes, global warming, and biodiversity loss are among the rising environmental concerns.…”

Section: Theories Of Urban Green Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As such, ref. [14] noted that during a recent climate change conference, COP 26 in Glasgow, UK, in November 2021, the Glasgow climate pact was unveiled to drive action across the globe on mitigation (by reducing emissions) and adaptation. The pact's goals were to financially help those already affected by climate change, enabling countries to deliver on their climate goals, and to collaborate, working together to deliver even more significant action.…”

Section: Theories Of Urban Green Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya

Mwanzu,

Nguyu,

Nato

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Kenya has experienced rapid population growth and urbanization in recent years leading to major changes in its natural environment. Urban infrastructure has a significant influence on carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Urban green spaces are some of the interventions that demonstrate how the impact of increased urbanization can be managed. An exploration of the current state of urban green spaces in Kenya is essential to identify equitable and sustainable development strategies. Kenya has a few green spaces and community gardens for relaxation and recreational activities. These spaces’ continued renovation and preservation strongly indicate Kenya’s commitment to maintaining urban green spaces for a sustainable environment. A multi-method approach involving a literature review, situational analysis, and researchers’ reflections was used to examine two urban green spaces (Nairobi City Park and John Michuki memorial park) and identify their benefits and opportunities to the environment and community whilst highlighting the challenges of maintaining the spaces. Green spaces provide socioeconomic benefits, increased biodiversity, reduced air and water pollution, and regulated temperatures. Population growth, lack of enough public open spaces, and overdevelopment are highlighted as contributors to environmental degradation. Urban green spaces in Kenya offer numerous economic and social development opportunities, promoting employment creation and attracting foreign investment. Today, community centers, such as green libraries, sustain the environment by availing modern reading areas with adequate natural lighting and disseminating knowledge that promotes green growth. It is unclear how renovated Kenyan urban spaces, such as parks, create a better environment and reduce the negative impacts of urbanization. This paper aims to fill this gap by providing an understanding of the role of urban green spaces in Kenya and how they promote environment sustainability.

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Section: Theories Of Urban Green Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theories Of Urban Green Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya

Mwanzu,

Nguyu,

Nato

et al. 2023

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“…Inclusion is particularly crucial in a culture where there are racial, ethnic, political, and socioeconomic inequalities. (Mwanzu, Bosire-Ogechi, & Odero, 2022).…”

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Unveiling the Green Impact: Comparing LEED-Certified and Traditional Libraries in Pakistan's with End User Satisfaction through Environmental Design Insights

2023

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Indoor environmental quality of a library setting impacts on the user satisfaction and prioritization of the facility optimized usage. Since these settings are very few and public at large opt for these towards better access to knowledge, their environmental performance acts as a key a factor towards their user satisfaction. Though service provider perspective have been explored in this regard previously, yet end users side prospective view has been missing. The research aimed to explore the end user perspective towards functional optimization & user satisfaction in library settings with comparison between LEED certified and non-certified library settings to enable identification of key factors contributing to better user satisfaction and ease of use. Interviews using questionnaires with focus on environmental and functional prospects resulted in identification of major issues in non-certified building. Proposed strategies to improve these settings have also been proposed.

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“…Environment protection has been receiving a great amount of attention for the last two-three decades. Ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, global climate changes, and global warming are among the rising environmental concerns (Mwanzu et al, 2022). Victor Olgyay's works on designing with climate in 1963 and Ralph Knowles' 1967 article on Form and Stability served as major influences on the green building movement (Uhl & Anderson, 2001).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When thinking about climate change, and global warming, generally we disregard the position of libraries, even though they are highly consuming energy while delivering their services. Greening libraries will aid in lowering carbon footprints, which are the total quantity of greenhouse gases produced in support of human activities both directly and indirectly (Mwanzu et al, 2022).…”

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Designing a Green Library in Alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal: a Case Study of Rajagiri Business School Library, Kerala, India

Vijesh,

Chopade,

Joy

et al. 2024

EGJ

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Libraries play an essential role in fostering sustainable development by providing equal access to information. Since the beginning of the 1990s, libraries have engaged in various activities designed to reduce their environmental impact; these libraries are referred to as "green libraries. During the Covid Pandemic, authors are discussing establishing a green library in the Rajagiri Business School (RBS). This is a novel concept in a business school setting, because not much has been published in this area yet and will contribute to our commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal initiative. In this paper, an attempt has been made to discuss the proposal and model for designing a green library with respect to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal. RBS should pioneer in implementing green initiatives in business school libraries and serve as a model for other libraries in India and abroad. Researchers believe that this model will be an insightful document for decision-makers in setting a greener and more aesthetic library for the academic community.

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The Emergence of Green Libraries in Kenya: Insights From Academic Libraries

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya

Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya

Unveiling the Green Impact: Comparing LEED-Certified and Traditional Libraries in Pakistan's with End User Satisfaction through Environmental Design Insights

Designing a Green Library in Alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal: a Case Study of Rajagiri Business School Library, Kerala, India

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