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Title	Navigating International Legal Frontiers For Sustainable Urbanization
ID_Doc	38865
Authors	Hennaoui L.
Year	2025
Published	Smart Cities to Smart Societies: Moving beyond Technology
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003439325_14
Abstract	In the era of global urbanization, smart cities emerge as transformative agents, uniquely positioned to bridge local and global concerns. This chapter delves into their international character, portraying them as facilitators of global legal norms, particularly in the realm of sustainability. By navigating their roles as global actors, soft law implementers, and contributors to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the study emphasizes the heightened impact of smart cities on the international landscape. We analyze their strategic global positioning, engagement in international forums, and adoption of soft law instruments, to foster collaborative sustainability frameworks. The chapter concludes by advocating for the formal recognition of smart cities’ international dimension, proposing a dual approach to expand the legal framework and empower smart cities, unlocking their potential in shaping a sustainable, interconnected world. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Esmat Zaidan, Imad Antoine Ibrahim, and Elie Azar; individual chapters, the contributors.
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