Emerging innovative technologies for environmental revolution: a technological forecasting perspective

• Bilal Kargi ^[1] ; Mario Coccia ^[2]
  1. [1] Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
  2. [2] National Research Council
• Localización: International Journal of Innovation: IJI Journal, ISSN-e 2318-9975, Vol. 12, Nº. 3 (Sept./Dec.), 2024
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.5585/2024.27000
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Tecnologías innovadoras emergentes para la revolución ambiental: una perspectiva de previsión tecnológica
  • Emergindo tecnologias inovadoras para uma revolução ambiental: uma perspectiva de previsão tecnológica
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    Objetivo del Estudio:Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar tecnologías emergentes con potencial transformador para lograr la protección ambiental y fomentar un futuro sostenible.Metodología/Enfoque:Utilizando modelos de previsión tecnológica, el estudio explora y evalúa diversas tecnologías avanzadas, incluyendo técnicas de producción de acero limpio, hidrógeno verde, agricultura celular y tecnología blockchain, para evaluar su capacidad de reducción del impacto ambiental.Originalidad/Relevancia:El estudio presenta un enfoque interdisciplinario que une la previsión tecnológica, la ciencia ambiental y el análisis de políticas. Destaca la importancia de estas tecnologías en la mitigación de la degradación ambiental y en la promoción de la sostenibilidad, ofreciendo conocimientos prácticos para las partes interesadas y los responsables de la formulación de políticas.Principales Resultados:La investigación identifica varias tecnologías prometedoras, como turbinas eólicas marinas, captura y almacenamiento de carbono, técnicas de producción de acero limpio, hidrógeno verde, agricultura celular y tecnología blockchain, que tienen el potencial de reducir significativamente el impacto ambiental y apoyar el desarrollo sostenible.Contribuciones Teóricas/Metodológicas:Este estudio contribuye a la literatura sobre sostenibilidad e innovación al ofrecer una evaluación integral de las tecnologías emergentes. Proporciona un marco metodológico para integrar los avances tecnológicos en las estrategias de protección ambiental.Contribuciones Sociales/De Gestión:Los hallazgos dotan a los responsables de políticas de una hoja de ruta de los avances tecnológicos, facilitando la toma de decisiones informadas con el objetivo de crear un futuro caracterizado por una mínima degradación ambiental. El estudio aborda la urgente necesidad de soluciones innovadoras a los desafíos ambientales y guía la transición hacia una sociedad más sostenible

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    Objective of the Study:This study aims to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential to achieve environmental protection and foster a sustainable future.Methodology/Approach:Utilizing technological forecasting models, the study explores and evaluates various advanced technologies, including clean steel production techniques, green hydrogen, cellular agriculture, and blockchain technology, to assess their capacity for environmental impact reduction.Originality/Relevance:The study presents an interdisciplinary approach that bridges technological forecasting, environmental science, and policy analysis. It highlights the significance of these technologies in mitigating environmental degradation and promoting sustainability,offering practical insights for stakeholders and policymakers.Main Results:The research identifies several promising technologies, such as offshore wind turbines, carbon capture and storage, clean steel production techniques, green hydrogen, cellular agriculture, and blockchain technology, that have the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact and support sustainable development.Theoretical/Methodological Contributions:This study contributes to the literature on sustainability and innovation by offering a comprehensive evaluation of emerging technologies. It provides a methodological framework for integrating technological advancements into environmental protection strategies.Social/Management Contributions:The findings equip policymakers with a roadmap of technological advancements, facilitating informed decision-making aimed at creating a future characterized by minimal environmental degradation. The study addresses the urgent need for innovative solutions to environmental challenges and guides the transition towards a more sustainable society

  • English

    Objetivo do Estudo:Este estudo visa identificar tecnologias emergentes com potencial transformador para alcançar a proteção ambiental e fomentar um futuro sustentável.Metodologia/Abordagem:Utilizando modelos de previsão tecnológica, o estudo explora e avalia várias tecnologias avançadas, incluindo técnicas de produção de aço limpo, hidrogênio verde, agricultura celular e tecnologia blockchain, para avaliar sua capacidade de redução de impacto ambiental.Originalidade/Relevância:O estudo apresenta uma abordagem interdisciplinar que conecta previsão tecnológica, ciência ambiental e análise de políticas. Destaca a importância dessas tecnologias na mitigação da degradação ambiental e na promoção da sustentabilidade, oferecendo insights práticos para stakeholders e formuladores de políticas.Principais Resultados:A pesquisa identifica várias tecnologias promissoras, como turbinas eólicas offshore, captura e armazenamento de carbono, técnicas de produção de aço limpo, hidrogênio verde, agricultura celular e tecnologia blockchain, que têm o potencial de reduzir significativamente o impacto ambiental e apoiar o desenvolvimento sustentável.Contribuições Teóricas/Metodológicas:Este estudo contribui para a literatura sobre sustentabilidade e inovação, oferecendo uma avaliação abrangente de tecnologias emergentes. Ele fornece uma estrutura metodológica para integrar os avanços tecnológicos nas estratégias de proteção ambiental.Contribuições Sociais/Gerenciais:Os resultados fornecem aos formuladores de políticas um roteiro de avanços tecnológicos, facilitando uma tomada de decisão informada voltada para a criação de um futuro caracterizado por mínima degradação ambiental. O estudo aborda a necessidade urgente desoluções inovadoras para os desafios ambientais e orienta a transição para uma sociedade mais sustentável

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