Reimagining Sustainable Development through the Open Sustainability Network: A Theoretical Framework for Digital Collaboration and Social Innovation

Abstract

The pursuit of sustainability in the digital era necessitates innovative forms of cooperation that transcend institutional, national, and disciplinary boundaries. Most green initiatives focus on protecting nature and saving resources. But they often overlook how society and technology shape the world. This paper presents the Open Sustainability Network (OSN). Picture it as an online platform where people team up and to create a lasting better world for all. It's like a Lego set that combines concepts from various areas, including fair growth open concepts shared insights, community benefit projects, and innovative learning methods. The OSN combines technology with positive principles such as empathy and fairness.

People envision it as a collaborative project where educational institutions, companies’ governmental bodies, and everyday citizens can share and produce content together. This paper suggests that by blending concepts successful case studies, and narratives from organizations, OSN might boost collective intelligence, improve access to environmental information, and spark innovation across various sectors. To conclude, the paper explores the implications for study, policy-making, and education methods related to transitioning towards more sustainable systems in our technology-driven society.