Innovative Technologies for Advancing Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges in Global Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-smrttchfsstndvl-01
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The integration of innovative technologies has become a cornerstone for advancing sustainability in a world confronted by climate change, urbanization, and resource depletion. Emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and big data analytics enable organizations and governments to address environmental challenges with unprecedented precision and scale. For developing countries and low-income economies, these technologies provide opportunities to leapfrog traditional development pathways, implementing cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions that bypass older, resource-intensive models. However, their adoption requires supportive policy frameworks, capacity-building initiatives, and equitable access strategies to ensure benefits are widely distributed. This article examines the transformative potential of innovative technologies in advancing sustainable development, highlighting their applications in renewable energy, water and waste management, agriculture, and smart cities. It also addresses governance, community engagement, and the risks of unequal access.
Key Topics
- Sustainability and technology integration
- Renewable energy and smart grids
- Precision agriculture and water management
- Circular economy and waste reduction
- Smart cities and digital infrastructure
- Governance and equitable access
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Innovative Technologies for Advancing Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges in Global Development. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-smrttchfsstndvl-01
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