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Monitoring of electromagnetic field levels in Latin America

Implementation of Recommendation ITU-T K.83

ITU-T Study Group 5 (SG5) is the lead study group for studies on adapting and mitigating the effects of environmental challenges, including climate change, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Study Group also includes within its ambit opportunities for ICTs arising from a circular economy. SG5 is also the lead study group on ICT environmental aspects of electromagnetic phenomena.
Last meeting: 15-24 May 2017, Geneva, Switzerland.

This webpage provides references to the latest ITU-T Recommendations on EMF issues.

EMF Estimator is a software application that implements the methodology described in ITU-T K.70 to calculate the cumulative radio frequency exposure levels in the vicinity of transmitting antennas.

EMF FLYER

This flyer provides information on ITU-T activities on human exposure to electromagnetic fields due to radio systems and mobile equipment.

MONITORING OF EMF LEVELS

Find out more about the implementation of Recommendation ITU-T K.83 "Monitoring of electromagnetic field levels" in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador and Uruguay.

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Contact Ms Cristina Bueti for any query related to ITU-T Climate Change Programme or if you would like to share any information or hosting an event related to Climate Change

Standards Q&A is an open forum for questions concerning the standardization work of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the experts that develop the standards that underpin ICTs.

EMF Guide & Mobile App

EMF Guide & Mobile App in 6 languages provides information and education resources on Electromagnetic Fields suitable for all communities, stakeholders and governments and is available online at http://emfguide.itu.int or via de iOS, Blackberry World and Google Play app stores. The Mobile app is designed for smart phones, tablets or desktops.

For more information, please see our Info Sheet
View EMF Guide information video
View EMF Guide summary presentation
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ITU-T Governance

ITU-T Resolution 72 - "Measurement concerns related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields" (Rev. Hammamet, 2016)
ITU Resolution 176 - "Human exposure to and measurement of electromagnetic fields" (Busan, 2014)