INTERSECTION BETWEEN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES
INTERSECTION BETWEEN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES

Summary/Abstract: The rapid adoption of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies, has begun to transform the foundations of environmental management and the enforcement of environmental law. This article explores the dynamics between technological innovation and the legal framework for environmental protection, examining how these digital tools can serve as catalysts for more efficient environmental monitoring, pollution traceability, and regulatory enforcement. At the same time, the study highlights the paradigm of "technology as polluter," addressing the ecological footprint of digital infrastructure and the current legislative gaps in the face of new risks, such as biased algorithms in resource allocation or electronic waste. Through an analysis of the relevant literature and the European normative framework, the paper argues for a shift from reactive regulation to adaptive and forward-looking regulation, capable of integrating the principles of sustainable development in the digital age. The conclusions emphasize that only through a hybrid governance model, combining legal rigor with technological precision, can a healthy environment be ensured for future generations.

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