Harmonizing the Digital Economy and Green Development: Challenges, Strategies and Pathways to Achieve the Double-Carbon Goal

Abstract

This paper delves into the multiple dilemmas faced by the digital economy in the process of realizing green development. First, the rapid development of the digital economy has led to the aggravation of the carbon emission problem, especially in areas such as artificial intelligence, where the demand for a large amount of arithmetic power has brought about huge energy consumption, and the current power production that mainly relies on fossil fuels makes it difficult to control carbon emissions. Second, the carbon data management system has not yet been perfected, with a single access to data and insufficient regulatory mechanisms, leading to difficulties in accurately assessing carbon emissions. Thirdly, the imperfection of the carbon trading system hinders energy conservation, emission reduction and clean energy development of enterprises, and there is an urgent need to establish a more sound carbon emissions trading market. In addition, the lack of independent innovation capability, insufficient complex talents and the greening level of the industry have yet to be improved also pose challenges to the sustainable development of the digital economy. In order to address these issues, the paper puts forward specific paths and recommendations in terms of technological innovation, institutional framework and multifaceted collaboration, with a view to realizing the organic integration of the digital economy and the goal of "double carbon".