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Assessing the role of natural resource utilization in attaining select sustainable development goals in the era of digitalization

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  • Bansal, Sanchita
  • Singh, Shifali
  • Nangia, Priya

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The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature in order to examine how digital technologies are used to effectively utilize natural resources.

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  • Bansal, Sanchita & Singh, Shifali & Nangia, Priya, 2022. "Assessing the role of natural resource utilization in attaining select sustainable development goals in the era of digitalization," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jrpoli:v:79:y:2022:i:c:s0301420722004834
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.103040
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