In the era of Industry 5.0, the world faces a critical juncture where technological advancement collides with escalating socio-environmental challenges. Climate change, energy consumption, and threats to public health are exacerbated by the rapid embrace of Industry 4.0 technologies. As businesses pursue efficiency, the compromise on human and social sustainability becomes inevitable. The need for a holistic approach to sustainable development is urgent, where economic growth aligns seamlessly with environmental, social, and human well-being. Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0 serves as a guide in the pursuit of sustainable development within Industry 5.0. This book dissects the intricate challenges posed by socio-environmental issues and seamlessly offers a multidisciplinary approach to achieving sustainable development goals. The detrimental impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainable development necessitates the paradigm shift proposed within the book. Economic pursuits can no longer overshadow the crucial pillars of human, social, and environmental sustainability. The delicate balance required for a sustainable future is at risk, demanding a multidisciplinary approach to reconcile these seemingly conflicting objectives. This book is a call to action, to bridge the knowledge gap and provide tangible solutions for achieving sustainability in Industry 5.0.
Atiku, Sulaiman Olusegun: - Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku is currently a Senior Lecturer (Human Resources) at Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia. He is a pragmatic researcher specializing in Strategic Human Resource Management. His current research area of interest includes; Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Advanced Green Human Resource Management Practices. He has over 12 years' experience in Higher Education. A native of Lagos, Sulaiman graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a PhD degree in Human Resource Management. His Master of Science degree was awarded in Human Resources and Industrial Relations at Lagos State University, Nigeria. His Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree was also awarded at Lagos State University in the field of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. He has lectured several courses in his field home/abroad and published many scholarly articles in international journals. He is a member of International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and Institute of People Management (IPM) South Africa.
Jeremiah, Andrew: - "Andrew Jeremiah, PhD, leads the Human Resources Management Section in the Department of Governance and Management Sciences, in the Faculty of Commerce, Human Sciences, and Education at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). He oversees the section's teaching and learning, and research activities of the section. Andrew has served NUST for the past 11 years as a Human Resource Management lecturer and doubles up as a researcher and research coordinator. He has been actively involved in the crafting, designing and implementation of new programmes such as Honours degrees in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, and the master's degree in human resource management at NUST. Before joining NUST, Andrew served as a Programme Manager in the Department of Higher Education - TVET Section in South Africa, in Cape Town. He also served as a Training and Development Manager at Olivine Industries and Cairns Foods Limited respectively, in Harare in Zimbabwe. Before this, he had served as a Training Officer in the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management in Harare, and as a High School Teacher under the Ministry of Education and Culture, where he also served as a National Chief Examiner for African languages at Ordinary Level. Andrew holds a Doctorate in Human Resource Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Diplomas in High School Teaching and Human Resource Management from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the Institute People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ) respectively."
