ITU Green ICT Application Challenge

Call for Concept Papers

In support of the “World Environment Day” (WED) and to follow up on the Paris Call to Action on “Smart Sustainable Cities”, ITU and Telefónica have announced a Green ICT Application Challenge to uncover innovative ICT approaches and applications towards addressing global environmental issues in cities and urban areas.

The submission period begins on 20 December 2012 at 12:00 PM Central European Time (“CET”) and ends on 30 June 2013 at 12:00 PM CET.

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Information on the 3rd Green ICT Application Challenge is available in Spanish here

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What is the Challenge about?

Nowadays, urban agglomerations attract and house the majority of the global population and economic activities. To face the challenge of a growing population and meet the rising demand of resources and services, cities need to move towards a path of sustainable growth and development, while remaining respectful of the environment.

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Who can participate?

The Challenge is open to individuals from ITU Member States. Individuals must have reached the age of majority in their country at the time of entry.
ITU staff, staff of the Challenge’s sponsor(s) and members of the Jury are not eligible to participate in this Challenge.

About World Environment Day

The world will celebrate “World Environment Day” on 5 June 2013 to raise global awareness of the need to take action to protect the planet and its natural resources. World Environment Day aims at empowering people to become active agents in the combat against climate change and in achieving a sustainable development for all.

Rules for this Challenge

The Sections below provide the Official Rules for this Challenge. By entering the Challenge, participants agree to be bound by these Rules. All decisions of the ITU are final and without appeal.

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What do I win?

A cash prize of 5,000 USD will be awarded by ITU and Telefónica for the best and most innovative Concept Paper for an ICT Application.

Award Ceremony

The author of the best and most innovative Concept Paper for an ICT application to help build Smart Sustainable Cities will be awarded a cash prize of 5,000 USD in Madrid, Spain, on 17 September 2013 during the 3rd ITU Green Standards Week.

Timeline

Submission Period: from 20 December 2012 to 30 June 2013
Announcement of the Winner: 26 August 2013
Award Ceremony: 17 September 2013