Use of telecommunications/ICTs for smart and sustainable development and protection of the environment

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The objective of this regional initiative is:

To raise awareness of the importance of sustainable development and environmental protection, and formulate legislation and regulatory frameworks in order to achieve smart and sustainable development.

The expected Results of this Regional Initiative is:

Assistance to the countries in the following:

1. Formulation of strategic plans and regulatory frameworks for the transition to smart and sustainable development in various relevant spheres
2. Exchange of expertise between Arab countries in the field of smart and sustainable development in various spheres, and study of the negative effects resulting from e-waste and finding appropriate solutions to deal with it
3. Addressing the challenges of scarce resources, for example water, in the Arab region by means of smart management of those resources using telecommunication/ICT applications
4. Use of telecommunications/ICTs to confront the consequences of climate change for the Arab region, formulation of mechanisms to control emissions of harmful gases, and gradual transitioning to clean and sustainable energy
5. Exchange of expertise in the field of policy of smart, sustainable and green cities in the Arab region, ensuring the gradual transformation of Arab cities to smart and sustainable cities.