Tech 1.5: Adapting digital development solutions for a +1.5°C world
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About the report
The climate crisis is profoundly reshaping the global development landscape, with rising temperatures, intensifying disasters, and shifting weather patterns increasingly undermining progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technology offers powerful tools for combating climate change and improving development outcomes, yet these tools themselves remain vulnerable to extreme weather events and worsening conditions. As the planet edges closer to a 1.5 degrees Celsius rise in global warming, the development community must ensure that digital solutions can effectively deliver despite escalating impacts.
This report, produced by Devex in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, combines insights from global leaders and a survey of over 1,000 development experts to explore how digital solutions can adapt to meet the growing threat of climate change.
What’s inside
- The impact of climate change on health, education, and disaster response.
- The role of digital tools in supporting development outcomes and climate adaptation.
- The challenges to effective deployment of digital solutions — and how to overcome them.
- A blueprint for action outlining practical steps and ways forward for strengthening the digital development ecosystem against climate threats.
of survey respondents agree that digital technologies help development programs withstand climate effects.
observed a decline in the effectiveness of digital solutions due to climate-related factors.
of survey respondents anticipate added difficulties in implementing digital programs due to worsening climate conditions.
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Vodafone Foundation
Vodafone Foundation combines Vodafone's charitable giving and technology to create long-term, sustainable programs that address societal challenges. With a focus on three key challenges: driving digital inclusion through digital learning, tackling harm and abuse, and supporting individuals and communities during times of crisis we are working to transform millions of lives, foster social cohesion and enhance the welfare of communities we serve.
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