Smart Negotiations for Climate Protection: Can Information Systems Save Our Planet?

Information systems (IS) and digital technologies have significantly influenced human history, givingrise to numerous innovations and transformative changes in our daily lives. In particular, theexploration of how IS can address societal challenges constitutes a noteworthy focus within IS research.One of our greatest challenges at present is the climate crisis, which so far has been insufficientlyaddressed despite decades of climate negotiations. Given the urgency to act, we, therefore, ask whyclimate negotiations fail. Based on the identified challenges, in this short paper, we highlight innovativeopportunities that IS may offer to achieve more effective climate negotiations. Finally, we suggest thatIS research should engage in rethinking IS solutions toward smart negotiations and further explore thisdirection in the future.