Implementation of Internet of Things (IOT) in the Management of Urban Socio-Environmental Disaster Risk

Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the existing limitations for the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the management of socio-environmental disaster risks in urban areas. Theoretical Framework: The article examines the importance of using IoT technology in urban territorial management and in the context of socio-environmental risks, in line with the paradigm of resilient cities. The text also establishes a connection between the Internet of Things and Actor-Network Theory, particularly regarding the formation of associative and hybrid processes between human and non-human agents. Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes a qualitative approach and bibliographic study, complemented by secondary and interpretative analysis of documentary data. In a second phase, these documents and regulations were compared with the results of previous research. Results and Discussion: The findings revealed that the challenge or barrier to the effective implementation of this technology in the most vulnerable areas is not only related to budgetary, structural, and regulatory issues but also stems from a deficit in data governance and information and communication technologies suited to each context. Overcoming this obstacle depends on intersectoral planning, as well as the creation of sociotechnical and associative networks, without underestimating the human factor and participation in decision-making. Research Implications: The research is relevant to academic discussions on disruptive technologies and their practical application in urban territorial management. Originality/Value: It addresses a topic still underexplored in the literature and practice of urban and environmental management, despite its applicability in climate change studies and resilient cities.