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One of the main challenges in adopting green software practices is the limited understanding and resources on the topic. Which components have the most emissions? How can researchers minimise their footprint and engage others? We argue that structured community-building is a critical yet underexplored mechanism for accelerating green computing adoption.
This talk highlights recent community-building activities in green computing, including the Environmentally Sustainable Computational Science forum that connects 170+ members on an online platform, the Green Algorithms Initiative that aims to study and improve carbon calculators and impact measurement tools, and the Green DiSC certification scheme providing a sustainability roadmap for digital research groups.
Drawing on these experiences, we reflect on what has worked to grow and sustain engagement, share lessons on lowering participation barriers, and outline priorities for strengthening the green computing ecosystem ahead.