Digitalisation can support transitions towards a more sustainable society if technologies and processes are designed in line with suitable criteria.
This requires a systemic focus on the risks and benefits of digital technologies across the three dimensions of sustainable development: the environment, society, and the economy.
This is the conclusion of a study prepared by a team of researchers at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam. Applying this precautionary approach to digitalisation requires the active involvement of developers, users, and regulators. [Read more…] about The opportunities and risks of digitalization for sustainable development
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