
Digital technology and governance must unite to tackle global environmental threats
Published on: Aug. 7, 2025, 9:21 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Climate-induced extreme weather events damage infrastructure, disrupt supply chains, and increase operational costs. Biodiversity loss undermines agriculture, fisheries, and natural resources vital to many economies, while pollution and resource depletion exacerbate social inequalities and public health crises. These impacts, the authors argue, create a feedback loop where economic instability hampers the capacity to invest in environmental protections, further worsening the situation.