Institutional reorganisation can be inspired by forward-looking information systems. Issue 2 (23rd June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahamer, Gilbert; Mayer, Johannes
• Editors: Gilbert Ahamer, Dr
• Is Part Of: Campus-wide information systems. Volume 31:Issue 2/3(2014)
• Page Start: 153
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2014-06-23
• Subjects: Institutions -- Environment -- Reorganisation -- Global Change Data Base -- Megatrends -- Planet-wide information system -- Global information system; Education, Higher -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Computer networks -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Information technology -- Periodicals; Electronic information resources -- Periodicals; 378.00285
• DOI: 10.1108/CWIS-09-2013-0046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1065-0741

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This paper is the continuation of an earlier paper in this journal on global megatrends provoking institutional changes. It contains sectoral analyses with relevance to environmental protection. Conclusions for suitable institutional reorganisation of (environmental or other) institutions are presented. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: – A planet-wide information system might optimally also include areas such as human development indicators, water supply and demand and deforestation issues. Findings: – While administrations are increasingly oriented towards servicing a society, environmental institutions should specifically take care of global megatrends in the following areas: genetic engineering and biological safety, integrated plant technology in industry, climate protection, agriculture, noise, emissions and air pollution, sustainability, spatial planning and regional planning, radiation protection and nuclear power, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Information Act, traffic, forest, water. Originality/value: – The approach of this paper is the long-term matching of (national) administrative structures with (global) megatrends.