Dr Janez Potocnik highlighted the enabling power of the digital sector in the transition to circular economy and sustainability goals across many sectors. The session provided concrete examples and practices on what it will take to move from a linear / fossil to a circular /low carbon economy and how ICT sector needs in its turn to become greener by reducing its energy consumption and e-waste. In the same time, the lecture showed how the transition to a circular economy involves many opportunities, significantly boosting economic growth, while reducing environmental and health impacts.
The way we use our natural resources is defining our future. Watch the recording and discovery more about this key topic.
Background information
CONNECT University is an initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate General on Communication Networks, Content and Technologies (DG CONNECT) which aims to inform about the latest digital trends and challenges which are highly linked with EU's relevant policies and serve as a platform for sharing knowledge through thematic sessions and workshops. It's main target audience is EU's Institutions staff, but very often the sessions are also open to the public via web-streaming or recorded videos.