The opportunities and risks of digitalization for sustainable development

(Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V. (IASS)) Digitalization 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 risks and benefits of digital technologies across the dimensions of sustainable development: environment, society, and economy. This is the conclusion of a study prepared by a team of researchers at the IASS in Potsdam. Applying this precautionary approach to digitalization requires the active involvement of developers, users, and regulators.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news