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On the
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Featured
upcoming ITU
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This report is
the result of
work conducted
by the Working
Group on Climate
Change of the
Broadband
Commission. The
report aims to
show how
broadband can
contribute to
reducing GHG
emissions, as
well as mitigate
and adapt to the
effects of
climate change.
The report
showcases best
government
practices in
mobilizing ICT
to reduce GHGs
and build
inclusive
societies,
proposing 10
recommendations
for policy
makers to hasten
and strengthen
the ability of
ICT and
broadband to
accelerate
global progress
towards the
low-carbon
economy.
Click here
to download the
report and
access additional
information
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ITU is
organizing the
7th ITU
Symposium on
ICTs, the
environment and
climate change
in
Montreal,
Canada, on 29-31
May 2012.
The event
follows the
successful
series of events
held between
2008 and 2011 in
Kyoto, London,
Quito, Seoul,
Cairo and Accra
The event,
co-organized
with the
government of
Canada and
hosted by
Prompt.
The symposium
will bring
together leading
specialists in
the field, from
top
policy-makers to
engineers,
designers,
planners,
government
officials,
regulators,
standards
experts and
others. Topics
to be discussed
will include
mitigation and
adaptation to
climate change,
e-waste
management,
disaster
preparedness and
emergency
communications,
cost-effective
ICT
technologies,
methodologies
for the
environmental
impact
assessment of
ICTs, challenges
and
opportunities in
the transition
to a green and
resource
efficient
economy, among
others.
Click here for
additional
information
about the event
Click here to
access the
online
registration |
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ITU and
Climate change |
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"Climate
Change is a global challenge
that the world cannot afford
to lose"
Dr Hamadoun I.
Touré,
ITU Secretary-General
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs),
such as satellites, mobile phones or the
Internet, play a key role to address the
major challenges related with climate change
and sustainable development. ICTs are
fundamental to monitor climate change,
mitigate and adapt to its effects and
assist in the transition towards a green
economy.
By raising awareness of the role of ICTs,
ITU is promoting transformative solutions
that can ensure a sustainable future.
Find more about ITU´s
vision and mission in the area of climate
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ITU together with UNEP supports the
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