TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW

Authors

  • Kaveri Assistant Professor, Department of Master of Computer Application Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Bidar. India
  • Deepika 2nd Sem., Department of Master of Computer Applications, Bidar, India
  • Faiza Taranum 2nd Sem., Department of Master of Computer Applications, Bidar, India

Keywords:

Climate Mitigation, Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, IoT Systems, Sustainable Development, Green Technology

Abstract

Among the defining global crises of the contemporary era, climate change stands out for its far-reaching consequences on ecosystems, economies, and human societies. The accelerated release of greenhouse gases driven by industrial activity, deforestation, and widespread fossil fuel consumption has triggered measurable shifts in global temperature, weather patterns, and sea levels. Addressing this crisis demands a systematic deployment of advanced technologies capable of reducing emissions and enhancing environmental resilience. This review investigates the extent to which emerging technological solutions — encompassing solar and wind energy, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), electric vehicles (EVs), and intelligent grid systems — contribute to climate change mitigation. Through a synthesis of peer-reviewed studies and institutional reports, the paper demonstrates that strategic adoption of these innovations, when coupled with coordinated international policy frameworks, can substantially curtail the environmental risks associated with climate change and lay the groundwork for a sustainable global future.

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Kaveri, Deepika, & Faiza Taranum. (2026). TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW. International Educational Journal of Science and Engineering, 9(05), 633–638. Retrieved from https://iejse.com/journals/index.php/iejse/article/view/403

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Vol. 9 No. 05 (2026): SPECIAL ISSUE MAY - NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TRENDS IN ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

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