Environmental sustainability and digitization

Abstract

: Environmental sustainability has become a pressing global concern, requiring innovative approaches to mitigate the impacts of human activities on the planet. In recent years, the emergence of digital technologies has presented new opportunities and challenges in achieving environmental sustainability goals. This study aims to provide an overview of the intersection between environmental sustainability and digitization, exploring the potential benefits and risks associated with this relationship. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, this study examines various aspects of the integration of digital technologies in environmental sustainability efforts. It analyzes how digitization can contribute to environmental conservation, resource management, and sustainable development practices. The study identifies several key areas where digitization can facilitate environmental sustainability. Firstly, digital technologies offer new tools for data collection, monitoring, and analysis, enabling more accurate and real-time assessment of environmental conditions. This enhances decision-making processes and enables proactive measures to address environmental challenges. Secondly, digitization enables the optimization of resource management practices. Through the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices, energy consumption can be monitored and controlled, waste management systems can be improved, and water resources can be efficiently utilized. The study explores these applications and evaluates their environmental and economic implications. Furthermore, digitization plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable lifestyles and behavior change. It enables the dissemination of environmental knowledge and