Information, Models, and Sustainability

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This book explores emerging trends, developments, and challenges in sustainability policy through the lens of information technology, offering insights for both research and practice. Sustainability has gained global attention from governments, civil society, and corporations, driven by concerns over environmental degradation and social inequality. Issues like water scarcity, arable land loss, extreme weather, fossil fuel dependency, and poverty highlight the urgent need for government intervention and policies that promote sustainable alternatives. Governments can facilitate sustainable development by implementing better public policies. This includes directing public investments toward incentives for renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and conservation, as well as phasing out subsidies for unsustainable practices. Regulatory and pricing mechanisms can also foster markets for sustainable products. The book employs policy informatics analytical and modeling approaches, emphasizes stakeholder engagement in policy processes, and utilizes big data to provide insights into sustainable energy policy. It is particularly relevant for researchers in public administration, sustainability, open data, ecological economics, and information technology.