• News 19 October 2021 Transition papers presented at international conference How can the transition to sustainability succeed through changes and innovations in socio-technical systems? Four papers, co-written by researchers at UNEP DTU Partnership, are part of answering that question in the International Sustainability Transitions Conference 2021, which is taking place 5-8 October. The conference is organized by the Sustainability Transitions Research Network. A network comprising of more than 1500 international researchers from various disciplines and produces more…
• Podcast 23 August 2021 Sustainable ICT development and the role of ITU - DigiGreen EP.1 Problem: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) could help address climate concerns and enable the much-needed shift toward a circular economy (CE). But ICTs also contribute to global carbon emissions and generate waste in their production, usage and eventual obsolescence. What type of collaborations do we need to address sustainable ICT development? Key message: Actions on climate change and digitalization should influence each other at the strategic level. Digitalization should…
• Tools 5 May 2020 Self-assessment tool Measure the carbon footprint of ICT-intensive orgs. Project aims to raise awareness on metrics, methodologies and best practices in measuring the energy and environmental efficiency of ICT sector.
• Webinar & E-Learning 5 March 2020 Zero Carbon Emissions in Digitalization (Webinar) - 03.03.2020 Today, nearly half of the global population has internet access through computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Digital technologies make our society more connected, reliable, efficient and intelligent. However while digitalization has opened up unbelievable opportunities for individuals and organizations, it also puts a heavy price on carbon emissions. How much carbon footprint does the information and communications technology (ICT) sector produce? Is consumer use a major cause of the carbon…