Sustainability and Digitalization - a European Perspective

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Sustainability and Digitalization - a European Perspective

Action category:  Education and Curriculum
Associated keywords:  Education for Sustainability,  digital,  digitalization
Latest update: 04/09/2021

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goal : Quality education

"If we’re building a truly sustainable future, then digitalization is vital to us meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, combating climate change, and minimizing our environmental impact."

Find out more about the Project and the Roundtables on Benefits of Linking Sustainability and Digitalization here:
https://sustainability-digitalization.leuphana.de/

There is a huge appetite for digital transformation across countries, governments, corporations, businesses, and individuals. This desire for improvement can be used to drive sustainability policies and initiatives, particularly in:

  • Mitigating the risks of climate change and a warming planet.
  • Protecting the environment and vulnerable ecosystems.
  • Allowing for human development and dignity in harmony with the environment.
  • Reducing the risks of human displacement and climate refugees.

    • These needs are urgent, and driving greater collaboration is foundational for progress.

    Sustainability and Digitalization - A European Perspective aims to:

  • Create and facilitate roundtable and discussion groups between selected experts in the areas of digitalization and sustainability.
  • Establish a joint understanding of common challenges and opportunities across both fields.
  • Focus on practical, targeted, solution-oriented discussions.
  • Discuss topics from a social, organizational, and individual learning perspective.
  • Discuss the potential risks, benefits, opportunities, and drawbacks of digital transformation and sustainability.
  • Communicate the outcomes of the conversations.

    • Our ideal outcomes are to:

  • Promote increased, ongoing cooperation between digitalization and sustainability stakeholders and communities.
  • Stimulate scientific, political, and civil discourse, both within the scope of the project and beyond.
  • Share thinking, findings, and outcomes with the general public to increase awareness and engagement.

    • Leuphana University is a Member of the IAU HESD Cluster (SDG 4)