Green shoots but plenty more still to do
Chris Howes shares his thoughts on the latest Government ICT sustainability report, acknowledging the progress made and the work still to be done.
Chris Howes shares his thoughts on the latest Government ICT sustainability report, acknowledging the progress made and the work still to be done.
This is an AI image generated by Dalle / ChatGPT. Chris Howes reflects on a recent gathering of Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) members that included the latest recruits to what is becoming a fast-growing forum. It was my pleasure …
Chris Howes shares his hopes for this year’s COP event and the opportunities it might bring to help us drive digital transformation. It’s that time of year again when climate change and sustainability rise to the top of the …
Chris Howes reflects on what was achieved at the recent GDSA Summit and considers the challenges ahead for all those who have a stake in driving the meeting of IT sustainability commitments.
Defra Chief Digital and Information Officer Chris Howes looks ahead to COP27 and sets out the benefits of the new Government Digital Sustainability Alliance charter. Last year, at COP26, we hosted our ground-breaking Technology for Climate event in Glasgow. …
Climate action and net-zero virtual conference
Launching Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) e-Sustainability Alliance
As a global leader, Defra needs to ensure Information Communications Technology (ICT) is rationalised, resilient, responsible, and free from exploitation throughout our digital infrastructure and associated supply chains.
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Digital transformation can assist sustainability, but it can also be an inhibitor. To ensure that digital technologies are a force to achieve our Greening Government Commitments, Net Zero Strategy, and support the fruition of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, businesses and governments need to work together to ensure that digital technology puts less pressure on the environment. The achievement of digital sustainability highly depends on stakeholders’ engagement and the co-creation of shared value.
The GDSA circular economy working group is on a mission to help raise awareness on the benefits of a circular economy.
They commissioned the Karma Chameleon, created by e-waste sculptor Zak Miskry. The sculpture aims to promote positive conversations around tech and the circular economy.