PROSPECTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE GREEN ECONOMY

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The article extensively covers the integration of digital technologies into the green economy at the global and national levels, their impact on the environmental environment, and their contribution to sustainable development. Through IoT, artificial intelligence, big data analysis, digitization, and other advanced technologies, the prospects for reducing emissions, efficient resource utilization, and energy conservation are scientifically analyzed. At the same time, proposals have been made for the existing problems in the field, measures against them and thesuccessful implementationofdigital-green transformation in theconditions ofUzbekistan. Key words: Digital technologies, green economy, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, sustainable development, energy efficiency, ecological monitoring, digital transformation, climatechange mitigation. In the modern era, climate change, biodiversity loss, and increasing resource scarcity have emerged as some of the most critical and interconnected challenges confronting humanity. These global environmental crises are exacerbated by outdated and unsustainable economic models that prioritize short-term economic growth over long-term ecological stability. As traditional approaches fall short in addressing these threats, a paradigm shift toward sustainability has become imperative. One of the most prominent responses to this need has been the rise of the green economy—an economic model that integrates environmental protection, rational utilization of natural resources, and the mitigation of climate change into the heart of economic planning and policy-making.Within this transformative context, digital technologies have begun to play a pivotal role, acting as catalysts that are reshaping the mechanisms of economic activity across sectors. The convergence of digitalization and ecological sustainability—often referred to as the green digital transformation—is enabling governments, businesses, and communities to make more informed, efficient, and environmentally responsible decisions. This article is devoted to a systematic and comprehensive examination of the role of digital technologies in fostering a green economy, with a particular emphasis on their prospects, applications, and measurable impacts in both global and Uzbekistan-specific contexts.Digital technologies open the door to innovation in virtually every area of the green economy. For instance, digitization of administrative and business processes significantly reduces the consumption of paper, accelerates document circulation, and minimizes physical waste, thereby contributing directly to environmental preservation. One of the most transformative tools in this regard is the Internet of Things (IoT), which enables real-time monitoring and intelligent control of water, energy, and gas usage. These systems not only prevent unnecessary resource waste but also lay the foundation for predictive maintenance and system efficiency.ikewise, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a strategic tool for forecasting waste generation, analyzing emissions, and optimizing logistics and manufacturing processes to reduce environmental footprints. AI algorithms can, for example, enhance the environmental routing of transport systems, detect 160 Volume 4, issue 4, 2025 energy inefficiencies in production lines, and facilitate smart urban planning based on environmental data. Big data analytics further strengthens these capabilities by extracting patterns from complex datasets to inform long-term sustainability strategies, particularly in sectors likeagriculture, construction, andurban development.Additionally, cloud computing—by reducing the need for extensive physical infrastructure and energy-intensive server systems— contributes to carbon footprint reduction while enhancing data accessibility and operational agility. Combined, these digital tools represent not just technological advancements, but foundational components of a new green economic architecture. They provide the means to not onlymanage resources moreintelligently but also foster aculture ofenvironmental responsibility and transparency at every level of decision-making.So, the integration of digital technologies within the green economy framework signals a critical evolution in how societies can respond to global ecological challenges. This synergy offers not only environmental benefits but also drives economic competitiveness, resilience, and social well-being. The following sections of this article will further explore the measurable impacts, implementation barriers, and policy recommendations for accelerating this digital-green transformation in the context of Uzbekistan andbeyond. In recent years, the widespread introduction of digital technologies has produced significant positive results in various environmental indicators. According to the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Environment Programme, from 2015 to 202