Strategy

Strategy

Achieving Environmental Security by Emphasizing the Importance of Environmental Standards in Strategic Urban Development Plans (Tehran Case Study)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Elham Fouladi 1
Azita Behbahaninia 2
Bita Azadbakht 3
Saeed Motahari 3
1 PhD student, Faculty of Agriculture and Basic Science, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen branch, Roudehen, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Agriculture and Basic Science, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen branch, Roudehen, Iran,
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Agriculture and Basic Science, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen branch, Roudehen, Iran.
10.22034/rahbord.2022.152846
Abstract
Over the past few decades, metropolises have been threatened by numerous environmental challenges due to the emphasis on economic growth and the continuous exploitation of natural resources and the environment. Given the importance of environment as one of the basic needs of today's societies, survival in the environment is highly competitive and with its dynamics. The city of Tehran-along with the developments around it-needs to be examined and explored in order to advance the existing developments in the regional and international dimensions. Therefore, it becomes necessary to study the possible challenges evolving around it.
The aim of this study is to investigate the impacts of compliance with environmental standards in strategic urban development plans in order to achieve environmental security in Tehran. This is a descriptive-analytical study using a questionnaire and interview technique. The statistical population of the study is the managers of the Ministry of Interior and the municipalities of the 22 districts of Tehran. the statistical sample includes 30 people and the method is simple random sampling. Data were analyzed by Spss23 software at both descriptive and inferential levels.
To analyze the internal (weakness, strength) and external (threat and opportunity) factors of the city, the SWOT method was used in order to confirm the proposed hypothesis. The results show that according to the existing conditions, the city of Tehran is facing various environmental challenges. According to the chart obtained from internal and external factors, the city of Tehran is in a defensive position. The test results also show that compliance with the standards in strategic urban development plans as a solution to achieve environmental security has a significant impact. In this regard, the most important solutions consist of compliance with environmental standards during the implementation of urban projects, the application of standards in the development of plans and strict monitoring of compliance with them during implementation.
Keywords
Environmental Security
Environmental Standards
Urban Development Strategy
Tehran City
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  • Receive Date 23 January 2023