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Hokkaido University Arctic Research Center, ArCS II Research Program on International Relations, HAI-FES（Hokkaido University Arctic Initiative for Future Earth and SDGs）and others will hold an International forum ”GX and DX at North”.

Report of the event is available here.

Green (GX) and digital transformations (DX) are processes resulting in fundamental changes to how public authorities and private businesses operate, provide services and manufacture products. GX is to ensure development and economic growth based on resource-efficient solutions advancing environmental and social well-being. DX is based on the adoption of digital technology and digitization of new types of products and services. It is expected to generate improved efficiency, innovations and greater satisfaction among citizens and customers. At the crossroads of these processes are questions concerning energy production, distribution, and storage, environmentally sustainable and efficient digital and physical infrastructure, and smart ways of production and service provision. This international forum approaches GX and DX from the context of the North, which is often associated with features ranging from cold climate to sparse population. Yet, northern regions have also pioneered in the research and development of products, services and infrastructures that are globally valued and lean on the local assets.