Over the last decade, sustainable development has been seen by several global nations as the ideal practice to be achieved, even being the focus of the UN through its latest deliberations (17 Sustainable Development Goals, 2012 - SDGs). The post-pandemic situation of COVID-19 has further reinforced the need for public policies that consider the global environmental balance concerning managing environmental resources, which are already scarce in several cases. In this scenario, technology continues to be a key element in transitioning to a more balanced model. On the other hand, international efforts to stimulate the evolution of developing countries have yet to produce results commensurate with their demands. Moreover, the academic debate needs to be revised.