The Australian Research Council has funded a project aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the metaverse. Researchers will investigate the energy consumption of virtual environments and develop strategies to lower emissions from data centers, rendering, and network infrastructure that power these digital worlds. This work targets the growing energy demand from immersive technologies and seeks practical ways to decarbonize the underlying computing and networking systems. The project could inform how future digital platforms are built with lower carbon intensity, linking virtual experiences to real-world climate goals.
