Digital Transformation in Contemporary Business Ecosystems to fortify Resilience, in Climate Change, Natural Hazards and Pandemic Risks

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Published: Jan 25, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/ta.41433
Keywords:
health protection Climate change Planning Digital transformation, business resilience, civil emergency planning antifragility
Konstantinos Alexopoulos
HELLENIC MOD
Abstract

Extreme weather events, climate variability, and societal vulnerabilities demand innovative approaches to safeguard contemporary business ecosystems. Digital transformation - including advanced information technologies, artificial intelligence, data-driven governance, and interoperable platforms-emerges as a key enabler of resilience. This article examines the role of digital transformation in disaster risk reduction, situational awareness, public health preparedness, supply chain modernization, and coordinated civil emergency planning. A systems-based strategy is proposed, emphasizing adaptive governance, cross-sector collaboration, and sustained investment in digital capabilities. By
integrating these approaches, business ecosystems can become climate-resilient, sustainable, and capable of evolving in response to environmental and societal shocks.

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