40+ Nations Pledge to Accelerate Clean Tech Adoption, Germany Explores Digital Emission Cuts
Over 40 nations have pledged to hasten the adoption of clean, green technologies to combat climate change, following discussions at the Glasgow climate conference. Meanwhile, Germany is exploring ways to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions through digital technologies.
The exact nations involved in this commitment are not explicitly listed, but it is known that around 40 countries participated in a significant pledge for international climate action related to technology acceleration during COP26 in Glasgow in 2021.
In Germany, the digital association Bitkom has proposed a funding program to bring climate-friendly technologies to market quickly. A Bitkom study, 'Climate effects of digitization', is available for free download, highlighting the potential of digital technologies in reducing emissions. The study suggests that accelerated use of digital technologies could save around 150 million tons of CO2 annually in Germany by 2030, making a significant dent in the country's emission reduction targets.
Bitkom President Achim Berg has welcomed the commitment of over 40 nations to accelerate the introduction of climate-friendly technologies. He also calls for Germany's new federal government to promote climate-friendly innovations and create attractive framework conditions for investment, further encouraging the adoption of digital technologies to reduce emissions and promote economic growth.
