Addressing climate change through stakeholder-centric information systems research: A Scandinavian approach for the masses. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ågerfalk, Pär J.; Axelsson, Karin; Bergquist, Magnus
• Is Part Of: International journal of information management. Volume 63(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: Stakeholder-centric -- Scandinavian approach -- IS research -- Climate change -- Smart services -- Green IS -- Sustainable development; Social sciences -- Information services -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; Information science -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Sciences sociales -- Documentation, Services de -- Périodiques; Sciences sociales -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Sciences de l'information -- Périodiques; Systèmes d'information de gestion -- Périodiques; Information science; Management information systems; Social sciences -- Information services; Social sciences -- Research; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 025.52068
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2021.102447
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-4012

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, we present three current research projects that explore how digital transformation can be a positive force to help address the causes and mitigate the consequences of climate change. Drawing on the Scandinavian approach to information systems (IS), we advocate a stakeholder-centric approach that can help inform the climate change discourse and assist in developing green digital practices and services. Finally, we propose a research agenda stating that green IS researchers need to engage in co-creative collaborative research and that green IS research should focus on normative design theory, design principles, and actual designs. Highlights: Digital transformation is a positive force to mitigate climate change. A stakeholder-centric IS approach informs discourse and develops green practice. Green IS researchers need to engage in co-creative collaborative research. Green IS should develop normative design theory, design principles, and designs.