Abstract

Sustainable engineering takes a wide-ranging approach to designing infrastructure and systems that meet current needs while protecting future generations' ability to meet their own needs. This overview follows the global context of sustainable engineering, based on the ideas of environmental care economic feasibility, and social duty, which became important after the Brundtland Commission's report in 1987. It looks at how engineers put sustainable practices to work worldwide to cut environmental impact, boost economic output, and push for social fairness. These practices include life cycle assessment, adding renewable energy, and smart city projects. The literature review tracks how sustainability grew in civil engineering pointing out key steps from the 1970s to new trends in green infrastructure renewable energy, and getting communities involved.

Taking a look at Nigeria, this paper explores the country's environmental challenges economic factors, and the widespread social impact of sustainable engineering. The article emphasizes how important it is to have powerful policies and regulations to promote sustainability. It mentions the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy and points out the need for responsible solutions to Nigeria's infrastructure and environmental issues.