Social Aspect of the Use of Modern Digital Technologies in the Protection of the Environment

Abstract

The article deals with the social aspect of the use of information technologies in the environmental protection. Environmental problems are currently quite acute, and structures that have a direct impact on the environment, for various reasons, are not always ready to implement systemic measures in this direction. In this regard, the importance of society's actions in the direction of solving environmental problems increases. The article provides a brief analysis of the level of perception of environmental problems by Russian society, and the willingness to be active in influencing social institutions in order to develop and implement a system of measures in the field of ecology. The conclusion is made, on the one hand, about the importance of this aspect, and on the other hand, about the lack of activity of the population in the direction of influencing social institutions in order to develop and implement a system of measures in the field of ecology. At the same time, the role of the young generation as a social group that responds most quickly and positively to the transmission of social information through the use of modern technologies, and thus has the most serious potential in the greening of society, is particularly noted. A number of recommendations are given to develop and deepen, with the help of information technologies, the perception of environmental problems by society and increase the activity of society in the direction of their solution.