1st Edition

Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Management and the Low-Carbon Economy

Edited By Wai Ching Poon, Chean Shen Lim Copyright 2026
260 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in optimising environmental management, mitigating carbon footprints, and accelerating the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy.

Progressing from discussion of fundamental concepts to specific applications of AI in various sectors, this book highlights how AI can assist companies and sectors in achieving Internationally Transferable Mitigation Outcomes (ITMO) and complying with ESG criteria. Sectors and applications discussed include e-commerce, finance, urban planning and conservation, among others. The book also addresses the ethical considerations and challenges of deploying AI technology and the need for robust regulatory frameworks.

Cutting across the disciplines of technology, engineering, and social sciences, this book will interest a broad range of researchers including those focused on sustainable development, ESG and net zero transition.

1.     AI, carbon markets and international transferable mitigation outcomes: An introduction- Wai Ching Poon

2.     AI in environmental monitoring and waste management- Chong Yang Chuah, Mohamad Fairus Bin Rabuni, Hanee Farzana Hizaddin and Khairunnisa Hasikin

3.     AI for biodiversity conservation- Connah Kendrick

4.     Regenerative agriculture and Nature-Based solutions for soil carbon sequestration: Building up value chain knowledge graphs for AI- Chean Shen Lim

5.     AI-Enhanced Tokenization of Carbon Footprint and ESG Metrics for Net-Zero Transitions- Chean Shen Lim and Wai Ching Poon

6.     AI-Driven investment decisions and risk analysis in Net-Zero transitions- Chean Shen Lim and James Baker

7.     Smart Cities and Sustainability- Xia Cui

8.     Regulatory Challenges and Net Zero Transition in the Hospitality Industry: The Role of AI- Joo-Ee Gan

9.     AI’s role in consumer behaviour and public engagement for sustainability- Woon Leong Lin and Siong Choy Chong

10.  Digital transformation beyond the buy button: Unpacking AI’s role in modern E-commerce ecosystems- Arun Kumar Tarofder and Christina Rathy A/P Anthony Samy

 

 

Biography

Wai Ching Poon is a Professor at Taylor’s Business School, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Her research interests include circular economy, sustainable development, socioeconomics, and business economics.

Chean Shen Lim is an Adjunct Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. His research interests include Circular Economy for Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon Market Development and Environmental Biotechnology.