Exploring the intersection of digitization and sustainability, the book offers guiding principles for achieving environmentally and socially responsible digitalization. It presents practical proposals aimed at empowering politicians, individuals, businesses, and civil society to contribute to a sustainable future. Through its insights, it highlights the potential of technology to foster positive change in environmental practices.
New Perspectives on the Rebound Phenomenon
This book advocates for a reevaluation of climate, energy, and sustainability policy-making by offering fresh insights into the rebound phenomenon, including its driving forces, mechanisms, and potential mitigation strategies. It introduces an innovative approach to the political and scientific discourse surrounding rebound effects, enhancing the existing knowledge in energy economics and recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Organized into three main sections, Part I delves into new aspects of rebound economics, addressing underexplored areas such as rebounds in Global South countries, producer-side rebounds, and those stemming from sufficiency behavior rather than technical efficiency improvements. Part II expands the discussion beyond traditional economic frameworks by incorporating multidisciplinary perspectives, particularly from psychology and sociology, to provide a richer understanding of rebound dynamics and policy implications. Part III translates theory into practice, showcasing various policy cases and sector-specific strategies related to labor markets, urban planning, tourism, information and communication technologies, and transport. The book situates these discussions within the broader debates on decoupling, green growth, and degrowth, drawing key lessons for sustainable development strategies and policies. Ultimately, it addresses the critical question of whether substantial reduc