Session
Ecolotrip & Digital Grassroots
Charlene Agbehonou, Ecolotrip, Civil Society, Africa and Europe Rachad Sanoussi, Digital Grassroots & Ecolotrip, Technical Community, Africa
Maxwell Beganim, Young Green Entrepreneurs, International organization, Africa Mohammad Atif Aleem, Tata Consultancy Services, Private Sector, Asia and Europe Jaewon Son, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Technical Community, Asia and Europe Charlene Agbehonou, Ecolotrip, Civil Society, Africa and Europe Rachad Sanoussi, Digital Grassroots & Ecolotip, Technical Community, Africa
Jaewon Son
Rachad Sanoussi
Rachad Sanoussi
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Targets: It contributes to SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency through digital solutions. It supports SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) by promoting sustainable infrastructure and technological advances. In addition, it addresses SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by focusing on digital tools for sustainable urban development. Finally, it promotes responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13) and partnerships for sustainable development (SDG 17) through collaborative efforts and innovative approaches.
The session will use several methods and activities to enable lively and inclusive participation, including: An introductory presentation to introduce the topic and objectives of the session; Brainstorming activities to generate ideas and solutions, the speakers share their experiences on the green digital twin transition; Audience to give their inputs; Q & A The session will allow participants to: Understand the conflicts and synergies of the green digital twin transition; Exchange ideas and knowledge about solutions; Explore ways to engage youth in ensuring a responsible green and digital transition; Create a network of contacts for future collaboration.
This session looks at the dynamic intersection between digital transformation and sustainable development. It examines the impact of digital technologies on environmental sustainability, climate action and the circular economy. Through interactive discussions and expert advice, participants will explore the conflicts and synergies inherent in the green digital transition. The session aims to propose concrete solutions to minimise environmental impact while maximising the positive contributions of digital innovations. Participants will engage in brainstorming, knowledge sharing and networking activities to foster a collaborative approach towards a responsible green and digital transition.
Interactions from onsite and online speakers will be facilitated by the onsite and online moderators respectively. Equal speaking opportunities will be made available to both online and onsite attendees. The onsite moderator will periodically check in with the online moderator to address any interactions raised by the online participants. Online participants are encouraged to contribute to the discussions using the online chat as well.