Governments across the world are looking for solutions that match the urgency and scale of the climate crisis – digital technologies are a key tool in this effort.
At the country level, digital technologies are increasingly powering adaptation efforts and supporting low carbon development pathways. The digital sector is however energy intensive and competes for often times scarce energy resources. It also emits as much carbon as the airline industry. A more strategic approach is needed to support sustainable digital transformation at country level.
The grant supports the examination of the interplay between digital development and climate change and identifies solutions for a green digital transformation.
Grant: Greening Digital: Implementing Green Digital Infrastructure Development
Grant Year: Year 9 (2021)
TTL: Sara Ballan, Senior Digital Development Specialist and Do Kyu Lee, Senior Digital Development Specialist
This grant spotlight is excerpted from the 2023 KGGTF Annual Report
