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GIS-Based Progress Monitoring of SDGs towards Achieving Saudi Vision 2030

Published:2023-12-17 Issue:24 Volume:15 Page:5770
ISSN:2072-4292
Container-title:Remote Sensing
language:en
Short-container-title:Remote Sensing

Author:

Qwaider Sara¹^ORCID,Al-Ramadan Baqer¹²^ORCID,Shafiullah Md³⁴^ORCID,Islam Asif⁴^ORCID,Worku Muhammed Y.⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Architecture & City Design Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

2. IRC for Smart Mobility and Logistics, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

3. Control & Instrumentation Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

4. IRC for Sustainable Energy Systems (IRC-SES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for securing a sustainable, healthy, and just future for people and the environment. Through the implementation of various policies and initiatives for Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has significantly advanced its SDGs. Geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) technologies can play vital roles in tracking and assessing the progress of various government measures. This study investigated the potential of satellite-based RS and GIS technologies for planning, evaluating, and monitoring the status of SDGs. The significance of GIS in Saudi Vision 2030 was examined through a comprehensive literature review and expert interviews. In addition, we reviewed a case study to discuss the role and challenges of utilizing GIS big data for achieving SDGs in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, we explored the use of large datasets from community scientists and satellite monitoring of SDGs. Overall, we aimed to provide insightful recommendations regarding the utilization of GIS in the effective monitoring of the progress of the SDGs in achieving Saudi Vision 2030. This can aid decision-makers and country leaders in developing assessment frameworks.

Funder

Deanship of Research Oversight and Coordination (DROC) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/24/5770/pdf

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