Concept for digital transformation

This is the concept page for the Digital Transformation of the Environment Sector.

It describes our ambitions, the definitions we use, and the general principles and approach we are taking.

What are we trying to achieve?
We want Scottish environmental organisations to be more resilient and ready to move quickly and collaboratively on tackling the climate and nature crisis.

This is essential for Scotland's contribution to progressing the Sustainable Development Goals, as articulated in Scotland by its National Performance Framework.

Our approach:


 * To encourage shared learning and innovation in order to scale up to reverse biodiversity loss
 * To collaborate on the digital transformation of the environment sector
 * To provide mobilisation and energy to the environment sector around the opportunities for digital innovation

Our guiding principles:


 * Working through existing brands and initiatives where possible
 * Focus on collaboration and engagement
 * Gender and diversity balance at events
 * Securing voice of young people
 * Minimising techie jargon
 * Innovative and interactive models for engagement
 * Open government approach to design - accountability, participation and transparency
 * Facilitating remote participation where possible to maximise inclusion

What do we mean by digital transformation?
Digital transformation is a slightly jargony term, and can mean different things to different people. So it's important to define clearly what we mean for this initiative.

We are approaching digital transformation from three angles; better science, better leadership and better engagement.