Sustainability in the Metaverse: Challenges, Implications, and Potential Solutions

Abstract

The Metaverse, an emergent Web 3.0 platform, offers users immersive virtual reality experiences. This study employs a case study approach to explore the concept of sustainability within the Metaverse. It examines the environmental, social, and economic implications of virtual interactions and the role of sustainable technologies in shaping user behavior and virtual economies. Through selected case studies, the research provides insights into the potential and challenges of integrating sustainable practices in the Metaverse, with implications for stakeholders ranging from policymakers to end-users.

Citation

Jirli, P. and Shukla, A. (2024), "Sustainability in the Metaverse: Challenges, Implications, and Potential Solutions", Krishnan, C., Behl, A., Dash, S. and Yadav, P.D. (Ed.) The Metaverse Dilemma: Challenges and Opportunities for Business and Society, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 133-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-524-220241008