Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!

The climate crisis is real, and it is already affecting our lives in many ways. We as developers often think that software is part of the solution to this crisis, but we don’t always consider that it could also be part of the problem. This talk will take a closer look at how recent legislation in Europe, particularly in Germany, is changing the way we produce, consume, distribute and dispose of physical goods. We will also reflect on how software is involved in these processes, both in good and bad ways.

The main goal of this talk is to explain the changes we will see in the near future, but also why these are necessary due to the climate and other crises. This is to illustrate why it is important to think about these issues now and not tomorrow.