The Inclusiveness of Digitalisation in Pursuit of a Green Transition

Join the Swissnex nextrends Webinar Series, where thought leaders will explore the inclusiveness of digitalisation in pursuit of a green transition. Topics such as digital technology as an enabler for new market mechanisms, data as an infrastructure for a green transition, an inclusive digital green economy will be covered.

Swissnex nextrends Webinar Series

Science and Technology Diplomats are witnessing a transition in research and innovation, moving away from a purist in capitalism to impact innovation that will address global societal challenges. By no means does this mean that the world is ready to dump capitalism and consumerism, but rather a convergence of sorts that impact innovation and investment is becoming the preferred option. One such area of impact investment is in the green economy leading to a sustainable green transition.  In essence, the transition is from the current mode of production and consumption to a new energy model which is more sustainable and economical.

How can we collectively contribute, and what does it need to achieve a green transition or green economy. The pillar of a green transition is that of sustainability. Sustainability is a word that we have learned to use loosely without a deep understanding of what it is and how to achieve sustainability.  To pursuit, achieve and maintain a green transition, one needs to understand the philosophy of sustainability.   It is only then that it is making sense to open up a meaningful dialogue on a green transition.

Switzerland is planning to cut its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050, meeting the internationally agreed goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.50C compared to the pre-industrial era. The question is if this is possible.  “The goal of achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 requires drastic transformations in the provision and consumption of energy in nearly all areas,” Tom Kober, head of the PSI Energy Economics Group.

Understanding, planning, and enacting a green transition through digitalisation requires a mindset of learning and pondering. The interconnection of digitalization and our world, especially post-COVID, is becoming a default enabler for several if not all global challenges and solutions.  Today, it isn’t easy, if not impossible, to imagine the attainment of sustainable development goals without triggering the enabling technology of digitalisation.

The webinar series is co-organized by Swissnex in China, India and Japan, and Science and Technology Offices of the Embassy of Switzerland in Australia, China, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Africa and South Korea.

Webinar 1: Inclusiveness of Digitalisation in pursuit of a Green Transition

Globally we are witnessing a transition in research and innovation, moving away from a purist in capitalism to impact innovation that will address global societal challenges.

How can we collectively contribute, and what does it need to achieve a green transition or green economy?

We are cognitive of the need for policymakers to strategically address new business models that embrace the development and deployment of digital technologies for data generation, storage, transmission, and analysis. In this webinar, we will explore digitalisation to enable a green transition on the pillars of sustainability through topics such as:

  • Digital technology as an enabler for new market mechanisms
  • Data as an infrastructure for a green transition
  • An inclusive digital green economy

The thought leaders include:

  • Prof. Charles Chang, Deputy Dean for Academics, Director of the Fintech Research Center at Fudan University in China
  • Dr. Thomas Puschmann, Director of the Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab at the University of Zurich in Switzerland
  • Mr. Ashokan Ramakrishnan, Director for Smart Metering at iWOW Connections in Singapore

And moderated by Dr. Felix Moesner, Consul and Head of Post at the Consulate of Switzerland and Swissnex in Japan.

Webinar 2: In Pursuit of a Green Transition: Challenges of Technological Change for Sustainability

What are strategies to promote the development and adoption of sustainable technologies?

What are green alternatives for growth and development?

How can we improve people’s lives in ways consistent with advancing environmental and social well-being?

Join us next Wednesday in the second nextrends Asia +3 Webinar, featuring thought leaders from SouthAfrica, SouthKorea, Switzerland, and India.

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