New publication by TAIMI researcher Edemilson Paraná examines the challenges of the green-digital transition
New publication by TAIMI researcher Edemilson Paraná examines the challenges of the green-digital transition
TAIMI researcher Edemilson Paraná, together with Rodrigo Santaella-Gonçalves, has published a new article titled “Capital, Code, and Nature: Problematizing the Twin Transition”, serving as the introduction to a special issue on the political economy of the green-digital transition.
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The publication examines the growing convergence of two major transformations shaping contemporary societies: the transition toward environmental sustainability and the rapid expansion of digital technologies. Often referred to as the “twin transition,” these developments are frequently presented as mutually reinforcing pathways toward economic growth, innovation, and a more sustainable future.
Paraná and Santaella-Gonçalves offer a critical perspective on this agenda. The article argues that while digitalization and green technologies have significant potential, current approaches are often shaped by market incentives, corporate interests, and geopolitical competition. As a result, the social and environmental benefits promised by the twin transition may not be realized automatically.
Drawing on perspectives from political economy and critical social sciences, the authors explore how digitalization, sustainability policies, labour relations, and global economic structures interact. The article also highlights alternative approaches that seek to align technological innovation with broader goals of social equity and ecological sustainability.
The publication contributes to ongoing international debates about how societies can navigate technological and environmental change in ways that are both socially inclusive and environmentally responsible.
These themes are closely connected to TAIMI’s research agenda. Understanding how technological transformation affects labour markets, skills, organizations, and society is essential for building sustainable and inclusive futures in an increasingly digital world.
The article was published online in February 2026 as part of a special issue dedicated to the political economy of the green-digital transition.