Metaverse Perspectives

Abstract

The metaverse, a virtual realm, has drawn considerable attention from academicians as well as policymakers in recent years. In this chapter, we explored the metaverse's social, economic, and environmental effects, which align with various UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using an interdisciplinary perspective to show how it might transcend geographical borders and promote sustainability. This study adds to the ethical and sustainable development of digital technologies by analysing the opinions about the metaverse's influence on the SDGs. It will help administrations, corporations, and communities use the metaverse to make the world more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. We are still learning how the metaverse fits into sustainable development, and scholars are examining the positive and negative aspects. This area must balance technical innovation and global sustainability as it progresses towards a more sustainable future.