Recommendations Consented by SG5 for Last Call (AAP - Recommendation A.8)​

Revised Recommendations

New Recommendations

Agreed informative texts

Agreed questionnaire

New work items

Contributions

The full list of Contributions can be found in TD1746-R3. The Contributions were reallocated based on the work item reallocation as result of the new SG5 Questions endorsed by TSAG.

The following Contributions were addressed to QAll/5:

Action plans for the implementation of WTSA-16 Resolutions 72 and 73 (Rev. Hammamet, 2016) and Resolution 79 (Dubai, 2012) (human exposure to EMF, environment and climate change, and e-waste)​

TD1742-R1 contains a proposed “Action Plan” for the implementation of WTSA-16 Resolutions 72 and 73 (Rev. Hammamet, 2016) and Resolution 79 (Dubai, 2012) (human exposure to EMF, environment and climate change, and e-waste). No inputs have been received at this meeting to advance the current Action Plan.

Highlights from TSAG​

The seventh TSAG meeting was held from 11 to 18 January 2021. The highlights of the TSAG meeting are available as TD1723 and the meeting report is also available as TSAG Report 11. Additionally, TSAG endorsed the new set of Questions proposed by ITU-T Study Group 5 as contained in TSAG Report 14. The 8^th TSAG meeting is planned to take place virtually from 25 to 29 October 2021.

List of stale work items

TSB provided information on the list of stale and possible work items as contained in TD1672-R4. The Rapporteurs of the concerned Questions were encouraged to discuss these work items during their respective sessions and take appropriate action. The concerned work items were updated during the sessions as follows:​

ITU-T SG5 Regional Groups

ITU-T SG5 Regional Group for Latin America (SG5RG-LATAM)

• The report of the third SG5RG-LATAM meeting that took place virtually on 10 November 2020 was presented as contained in TD1724.
• Ms Viviana Ambrosi from Argentina was appointed as new SG5RG-LATAM Vice-chairman replacing Ms María Cecilia Pérez Araujo as contained in TD1693.
  
• More information on SG5RG-LATAM is available at https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/studygroups/2017-2020/05/sg5rglatam/Pages/default.aspx.

ITU-T SG5 Regional Group for Asia and the Pacific (SG5RG-AP)​

• The report of the second SG5RG-AP meeting that took place virtually on 15-16 April 2021 was presented by Ms Shuguang Qi, SG5RG-AP Chairman as contained in TD1726.
• More information on SG5RG-AP is available at https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/studygroups/2017-2020/05/sg5rgap/Pages/default.aspx.

Collaboration matters and Information Sharing

The following TDs were presented by TSB and were noted during the ITU-T SG5 opening plenary:​​

• ​TD1727 Information on ITU-T SG5 mailing lists
• ​TD1716 United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative
• ​TD1692 Highlights of Kaleidoscope 2020 and information on Kaleidoscope 2021
• TD1745-R1 Toolkit for Digital Transformation of Cities and Communities and Toolkit on Sustainable Digital Transformation
  
• TD1748 Brief on Innovative Datacentre Cooling Technologies in China - Liquid Cooling Solution
• TD1749 Establishment of a new Standardization Evaluation expert Group on Bio-digital convergence
• TD1767 Information on ITU Report: Implementing 5G for Good: Do EMFs Matter? and ITU Regional Assessment for Europe on EMF exposure limits and risk communication challenges.

ITU-T SG5 Newcomers' session

A Newcomers' session was held on 21 April together with ITU-T Study Group 20. The following documents were briefly presented and noted during the ITU-T SG5 opening plenary:​​

• TD1699 ITU-T Study Group 5: Newcomers' Presentation
• TD1720 Introductory presentation of ITU-T Study Group 5: Environment, climate change and circular economy
  
• TD1702 ITU-T Contributions tutorial
• TD1691 Template for A.25 justification information: Format for documenting a study group or working party decision
  
• TD1690 Template for A.13 justification information: Format for describing a proposed new non-normative document in the work programme
  
• TD1689 Template for A.1 justification information: Format for describing a proposed new Recommendation in the work programme
  
• TD1741 Information on the BSG training session on 6 May 2021
  
• TD1717 BSG e-learning course: A.1 online course
  
• TD1721 Bridging the standardization gap and Regional Groups​

More information about the Newcomers' session can be found here.

​Working Party meetings​

• ​The draft Report of Working Party 1/5 can be found in TD1739-R4​
  
• The draft Report of Working Party 2/5 can be found in TD1740-R2.

Question 8/5 - Guides and terminology on environment and climate change​

During this meeting, Q8/5 experts reviewed 6 incoming liaison statements and prepared the respective responses.

The meeting report of Question 8/5 can be found in TD1734-R1.

Working Party 1/5 - EMC, lightning protection, EMF

Working Party 1/5 has made significant progress on various work items and achieved the following key outcomes:

Q1/5: Electrical protection, reliability, safety and security of ICT systems

The Rapporteur of Q1/5 (Mr Chuanyou Dai) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1705-R2, which was approved without modifications.

Nine Contributions and five TDs relevant to Q1/5 were received and discussed during the meeting. Ten TDs were submitted during the meeting to reflect and mark the revision of Contributions.

Two revised Recommendations, i.e., ITU-T K.56 “Protection of radio base stations against lightning discharges" (TD1830) and ITU-T K.112 “Lightning protection, earthing and bonding: Practical procedures for radio base stations" (TD1831), which received comments during the additional review period, were discussed and were submitted to ITU-T SG5 for approval.

There were no new or revised Recommendations proposed for consent at this meeting.

The Work programme was updated accordingly.

The report of Q1/5 meeting is contained in TD1728-​R2.

Q2/5: Protecting equipment and devices against lightning and other electrical events

The Rapporteur of Q2/5 (Mr Mick Maytum) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD17​​06-R1, which was approved without modifications.

Two new supplements were produced for agreement: ITU-T K.Sup.telecom_centre to ITU-T K.20 “Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre against lightning" (TD1802-R1) and K.Suppl.spe “Long reach single twisted-pair Ethernet resistibility testing" (TD1792-R1).

Two existing Supplements (Supplements 21 (TD1921) and 22 (TD1922)) were revised and proposed for agreement.

Three existing Recommendations were revised and submitted for consent: ITU-T K.50 “Safe limits for operating voltages and currents in telecommunication systems powered over the network" (TD1815), ITU-T K.20 “Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre to overvoltages and overcurrents" (TD1894) and ITU-T K.147 “Ethernet port resistibility testing for overvoltages and overcurrents" (TD1864).

A proposal for a new Recommendation on integrated circuit telecoms isolators was approved. This work item will help to complete the work on Directives Volume VIII.

The report of Q2/5 meeting is contained in TD1729​-R2.

Q3/5: Human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) due to digital technologies

The Rapporteur of Q3/5 (Mr Fryderyk Lewicki) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1707-R3, which was approved without modifications.

During the Q3/5 session, 20 input documents (including 8 contributions) were discussed.

Two revised Recommendations were submitted for consent to ITU-T SG5: ITU-T K.52 “Guidance on complying with limits for human exposure to EMFs" (TD1824) and Recommendation ITU-T K.100 “Measurement of radio frequency electromagnetic fields to determine compliance with human exposure limits when a base station is put into service" (TD1829-R1).

One revised Supplement was sent for agreement to ITU-T SG5: ITU-T K.Suppl. 1 to ITU-T Recommendation K.91 “Guide on electromagnetic fields and health" (TD1836). This item was the main subject of discussion during the meeting as new information concerning 5G mobile systems has been added to the Supplement, taking into consideration the new WHO ICNIRP and IEEE guidelines. The relevant EMF mobile app with the same content has also been updated in collaboration with Telstra.

The updated version of software EMFACDC v.2.1 as contained in Appendix II of Recommendation ITU-T K.90 “Evaluation techniques and working procedures for compliance with exposure limits of network operator personnel to power-frequency electromagnetic fields" (TD1822) was agreed.

Four incoming liaison statements were reviewed and noted. An outgoing liaison statement that provide information on the results of Q3/5 virtual meeting was prepared and will be sent to ITU-R and ITU-D for their information in order to continue the good collaboration with both sectors.

The document “Background paper on Implementing 5G for Good: Does EMF Matter?" received from ITU Office for Europe contained in TD1767 was reviewed and noted.

Input documents with results of assessment of the RF EMF exposure from 5G systems were also reviewed. These results will be used in development and revision of related ITU-T Recommendations and Supplements in the future.

Many informative documents were discussed and will be used to enrich the future work of Q3/5. The work programme was also discussed, updated and approved.

The report of Q3/5 meeting is contained in TD173​0-R3.

Q4/5: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects in ICT environment

The Co-rapporteurs of Q4/5 (Mr Beniamino Gorini/ Mr Xing Hai Zhang) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1708-R2, which was approved without modifications.

All documents related to Question 4/5 were discussed in the meeting segments from 12 to 17 May 2021. Four technical contributions were received and discussed.

The new Supplement “K.suppl.5G.EMC “Analysis of electromagnetic compatibility requirements and test methods of 5G Active Antenna System base station" as contained in TD1812R2 was approved to submit to WP1 for agreement. ​

Progress was made on the following Work Items:​

• Revision of Recommendation ITU-T K.123 "Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for electrical equipment in telecommunication facilities"; the contribution of the third draft was discussed and the TD1804 was produced.
  
• Revision of Recommendation ITU-T K.137 "Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and measurement methods for wireline telecommunication network equipment"; the stable draft was produced (TD1809) but this should be consented together with the new revision of ITU-T K.123 and the new K.power.emc.
  
• Revision of Recommendation ITU-T K.136 “Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for radio telecommunication equipment”; the second draft was produced at the meeting (TD1814).
• Revision of Recommendation ITU-T K.114 "Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and measurement methods for digital cellular mobile communication base station equipment"; the first draft was produced at the meeting (TD1810).
  
• New Recommendation ITU-T K.power_emc of “Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for power equipment in telecommunication facilities”; was discussed and revised (TD1811).
  

Q4/5 work programme was reviewed and updated.

The liaison statements assigned to Q4/5 were discussed. A response was prepared to the incoming liaison statement “on EMC Standards and Limits: Further cooperation on reducing EMI and RF noise" from ITU-R WP 1A (TD1657). Additionally, inputs were provided to WP1/5 chairman to the liaison statements related to TD1673 (JCA-IMT2020 roadmap) and TD1686 (from ITU-T SG11 on conformance testing).

Q4/5 has discussed the TSAG-TD975/Att.1 “Revision of WP1/5 structure and Questions wording" and requested WP1/5 and SG5 to add the new Recommendation ITU-T K.149 in clause D.1 of TD975-Attachment 2 in the list of Recommendations.

The report of Q4/5 meeting is contained in TD1731-R1​.

Working Party 2/5 - Environment, Energy Efficiency and the Circular Economy

Working Party 2 has made significant progress and achieved the following key outcomes:

Q6/5: Environmental efficiency of digital technologies

The Co-rapporteurs of Q6/5 (Ms Silvia Giannubilo/Mr Stefano Nativi) opened the meeting with the help of the Associated Rapporteurs and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1709-R7, which was approved with modifications.

All seven (7) Contributions were reviewed and the documents under study were improved based on the Contributions received. Nine (9) incoming liaison statements were reviewed. Four (4) outgoing liaison statements were prepared.

The FG-AI4EE submitted six deliverables for ITU-T SG5's considerations. Four (4) deliverables were considered and discussed by Q6/5. Based on the Q6/5 discussion, one (1) of these was proposed to be consented as new Recommendation, and three (3) were agreed as new Supplements, after being established as new work items.

Q6/5 held one joint meeting with ETSI EEPS, during which the joint work items were discussed.

A list of New Work Items was established based on the Q6/5 discussions, including ITU-T L.soft_ES "The functional requirements and test methods of software energy-saving for 5G network" (TD1843), ITU-T L.BBU "Requirements and use cases of liquid cooling solutions and high energy efficiency solutions for 5G BBU in C-RAN mode" (TD1849-R1), ITU-T L.TIME "Q-factor: fundamental metric expressing Integrated Circuit energy-efficiency" (TD1889), ITU-T L.SDT "Definition of sustainable digital transformation" (TD1885-R1), ITU-T L.gee_bs "Guidelines on Energy Efficient Blockchain Systems" (TD1883-R1), ITU-T L.Suppl.ee_aibd "Requirements on energy efficiency measurement models and the role of AI and big data" (TD1838), ITU-T L.Suppl.ee_ml_scm "Guidelines on the Environmental Efficiency of Machine Learning Processes in Supply Chain Management" (TD1859), and ITU-T L.Suppl.ses5Gbs "Smart energy saving of 5G base station: Based on AI and other emerging technologies to forecast and optimize the management of 5G wireless network energy consumption" (TD1865-R1).

Draft Recommendations ITU-T L.5G_sav "Energy saving technologies and best practices for 5G RAN equipment" (TD1827), ITU-T L.1331 "Assessment of mobile network energy efficiency" (TD1762), ITU-T L.EEMDC "Energy Efficiency in Micro Data Centre for Edge Computing" (TD1816) and L.Sup.RBS best practices to ITU-T L.1350 - series of Recommendations "Radio base station site best practices" (TD1825) were progressed based on the input documents.

The report of Q6/5 meeting is contained in TD1732-R3.

Q7/5: E-waste, circular economy and sustainable supply chain management

The Co-Rapporteurs of Q7/5 (Ms Nevine Tewfik/Mr Leandro Navarro) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1710-R4, which was approved with modifications.

During the meetings 10 contributions were presented and discussed.

The following work items were addressed: ITU-T L.methodology_arch "Methodology to identify key equipment in order to assess the environmental impact and e-waste generation of different network architectures" (TD1797); ITU-T L.SM_Batteries "Sustainable Management of Batteries" (TD1795-R1); ITU-T L.GSP "General principles for the green supply chain management of ICT manufacturing industry" (TD1826-R2); ITU-T L.TWS "Method for evaluation of the environmental, health and safety performance of true wireless stereo headphones" (TD1873); ITU‑T L.HL_e-waste "Guide for the institutions of higher learning to contribute in the effective life cycle management of e-equipment and e-waste" (TD1781-R1); ITU-T L.ewaste-base_station "Scheduled waste management for base station (inclusive of e-waste)" (TD1837-R1); ITU-T L.ME_DIS "Assessment of material efficiency of ICT network infrastructure goods (circular economy) part 5- server and data storage product disassembly and disassembly instruction" (TD1805); and ITU-T L.Suppl.resource_sav "Examples of resource saving by using ICT technologies" (TD1798).

Three draft Recommendations were reviewed and submitted for consent: ITU-T L.methodology_arch: "Methodology to identify key equipment in order to assess the environmental impact and e-waste generation of different network architectures", ITU-T L.HL_e-waste "Guide for the institutions of higher learning to contribute in the effective life cycle management of e-equipment and e-waste" and ITU-T L.GSP "General principles for the green supply chain management of ICT manufacturing industry".

The other work items were discussed, and their respective baseline texts were updated.

Two Contributions containing proposals for new work item were received. One was agreed by Q7/5 experts: ITU-T L.GDSPP “Requirements for a global digital sustainable product passport to achieve a circular economy" TD1828-R2. The other one, “verifiable registry about the circular lifespan of ICT devices and their environmental impact" (C788-R2) was postponed until coordination has been done with ITU-T SG20 given the fact that it was suggested to both study groups and ITU-T SG20 seems to be in a better position to lead this work.

All relevant TDs were reviewed, and 6 outgoing liaisons were prepared.

Additionally, a joint session with ETSI EEPS was held to discussed joint work items.

The report of Q7/5 meeting is contained in TD1733-R3.

Q9/5: Climate change and assessment of digital technologies in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement

The Co-rapporteurs of Q9/5 (Mr Jean Manuel Canet/ Ms Pernilla Bergmark) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1712-R2, which was approved with modifications.

The Recommendation initially entitled “Net-Zero and ICT Sector" has been progressed. A new title for this Recommendation was agreed, namely “Guidance and criteria for ICT organizations on setting Net Zero targets and strategies". It was agreed that this new title is more in line with the objectives and the content of the Recommendation. This Recommendation was finalised and has been proposed for consent to ITU-T SG5. The final draft is contained in TD1913 and the A.1 form (modifying the title) is contained in TD1875.

During the discussion within Q9/5 sessions, taking into consideration the importance of GHG emissions reductions enabled by actual implementation of ICT projects, it was agreed to convert the Supplement ITU-T L.Suppl.Enablement “Assessment of GHG emissions reductions enabled by ICT services in support of the Net Zero transition" into a Recommendation. In this regard, the scope and title have been revised. The new A.1 form is available as TD1877-R1. The updated draft Recommendation is provided in TD1878-R1 as baseline document.

The incoming liaison statement on carbon emission standard activities from ETSI TC EE was reviewed. A response to this liaison statement, including inputs from Q6/5, Q7/5 and Q12/5 was prepared, emphasizing the need for ETSI ATTM and ETSI ISG OEU to take note of the ITU-T SG5 Recommendations and to collaborate closely with ITU-T SG5 to avoid duplicating works and to ensure consistency amongst methodologies and targets. The proposed outgoing liaison statement is provided in TD1893-R1.

A liaison statement to UNFCCC has been drafted, informing UNFCCC about the consent of the new Recommendation entitled “Guidance and criteria for ICT organisations on setting Net Zero targets and strategies" and proposes to UNFCCC to collaborate closely with ITU-T SG5 on related aspects.

The group reviewed the FG-AI4EE Technical specification “Key performance indicators for small and medium enterprises to assess the achievement of the sustainable development goals" contained in TD1768.

The report of Q9/5 meeting is contained in TD1735-R1.

Q11/5: Climate change mitigation and smart energy solutions

The Co-rapporteurs of Q11/5 (Ms Qi Shuguang/Mr Sangjin Jeong) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1713-R3, which was approved with modifications.

All eight Contributions were reviewed and the documents under study were improved based on the Contributions received. Seven incoming liaison statements were discussed and one outgoing liaison was prepared.

Based on the Q11/5 discussion, a new Recommendation ITU-T L.SM_EN “Smart energy for cities and home applications" (TD1884-R3) was proposed to be consented and ITU-T L.Sup.BP_EF "A Guideline on best practices and environment friendly policies for effective ICT deployment methods" (TD1881-R2) was proposed for agreement.

One new work item on Recommendation ITU-T L.NZ solutions "Best practices to achieve Net Zero with information and communication technologies" (TD1858-R4) was established based on the discussion.

Draft Recommendations ITU-T L.ESE "Evaluation method of safety operations and energy saving for power supply system in telecommunication room/building" (TD1882-R1), ITU-T L.Spec_Edge DC "Specification of Edge Data Centre infrastructure" (TD1854) and ITU-T L.Energy_Crypto_currency "Energy consumption of cryptocurrency" (TD1857) were progressed based on the input documents.

The report of Q11/5 meeting is contained in TD1736-R3.

Q12/5: Adaptation to climate change through sustainable and resilient digital technologies

The Co-rapporteurs of Q12/5 (Mr Claudio Bianco/Mr Derick Khamali) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1714-R1, which was approved with modifications.

Q12/5 met and addressed the Contributions and Temporary documents received. Two Contributions were received C811 and C812 as well as TD1790.

​The meeting received two Contributions and agreed to develop one new Recommendation ITU-T L.SRDT_adaptation "Sustainable and Resilient Digital Technologies for Adaptation to Climate Change" as contained in TD1869-R1 and a new Supplement ITU-T L.Suppl.oa2cc "Overview on Adaptation to Climate Change for ICT Networks" as contained in TD1871-R1.

Q12/5 acknowledged incoming liaison statements and specifically considered the liaison statement from ITU-D SG2 and the focus group on AI for Natural Disaster Management. The meeting developed responses to the liaisons given in TD1867 to ITU-D SG2 and TD1868-R2 & TD1870-R1 to the FG-AI4NDM and ITU-T SG2. The Q12/5 Members agreed to hold interim rapporteur e-meetings and seek more members to participate in its work as per the updated work programme.

The report of Q12/5 meeting is contained in TD1737-R1.

Q13/5: Building circular and sustainable cities and communities

The Rapporteur of Q13/5 (Mr Leonidas Anthopoulos) opened the meeting and presented the draft agenda contained in TD1715-R3, which was approved with modifications.

This is the first meeting of new Question 13/5. No contribution were received to Q13/5. Q13/5 discussed two TDs TD1807: "United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative" and TD1799: "Q13/5: Building circular and sustainable cities and communities". Based on the discussion the Question decided to open the following six new work items: Recommendation ITU-T L.GCC “Guide to Circular Cities" (TD1840), Recommendation ITU-T L.FUB “Development framework for bioeconomy in cities and communities" (TD1841-R1), Recommendation ITU-T L.CSAF " City Science Application Framework", Supplement ITU-T L.Suppl. Definitions_CC “Definitions and Recent Trends in Circular Cities“, Supplement ITU-T L.Suppl.ConnectSDG "Guidelines for connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goal" and ITU-T L.Suppl.CSAF_CaseStudies “Case studies on city science application framework" (TD1846-R1).

In addition, the baseline document contained in TD1853 related to draft Recommendation ITU-T L.GCC "Guide to Circular Cities" was developed.

The report of Q13/5 meeting is contained in TD1738-R3.

Rapporteur group meetings (including e-meetings)

The complete list of planned meetings can be found here.

Updates in the SG5 Management Team and Rapporteurs:

• Mr Yuichiro Okugawa from NTT (Japan) was nominated as Q1/5 Associate Rapporteur.
• Mr Hidenori Iwashita from NTT (Japan) was nominated as Q1/5 Associate Rapporteur.
• Mr Stefano Nativi from the European Union was nominated as Q6/5 Co-rapporteur.​
• Ms Silvia Giannubilo from Ministry of Economic Development (Italy) was nominated as Q6/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Mr Magnus Olsson from Huawei Technologies, Co, Ltd. (China) was nominated as Q6/5 Associate Rapporteur.
• Ms Shuguang Qi from CAICT (China) was nominated as Q6/5 Associate Rapporteur.
• Mr Leandro Navarro from COIT (Spain) was nominated as Q7/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Ms Shuguang Qi from CAICT (China) was nominated as Q11/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Mr Sangjin Jeong from ETRI (Korea) was nominated as Q11/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Mr Derick Khamali from Kenya was nominated as Q12/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Mr Claudio Bianco from Telecom Italia was nominated as Q12/5 Co-rapporteur.
• Ms Shi Ying from China Telecommunication Corp. was nominated as Q12/5 Associate Rapporteur
• Mr Leonidas Anthopoulos from Greece was nominated as Q13/5 Rapporteur.
• Ms Virginia Onyara from Kenya was nominated as Q13/5 Associate Rapporteur.
• Click here for the complete list of SG5 Rapporteurs and Associate rapporteurs.
  
• Click here for the complete list of SG5 Liaison rapporteurs and other representative roles.
  
• Click here for the complete list of SG5 management team.
  

Focus Group on “Environmental Efficiency for Artificial Intelligence and other Emerging Technologies" (FG-AI4EE)​

The FG-AI4EE Co-chairman, Mr Paolo Gemma, presented the progress report of the FG-AI4EE as contained in TD1744.

The third meeting of the Focus Group was held virtually on 08 April 2021 (TD1768) and was attended by 73 participants. As outcome of this meeting, the Focus Group submitted six deliverables to ITU-T Study Group 5 (TD1688). The deliverables have been processed as follows:

The Focus Group meeting was preceded by a webinar on AI for sustainable transformation in smart cities, mobility & energy organized on the side-lines of AI for Good Global Summit.

The next meeting of the FG-AI4EE is planned to take place in October 2021. FG-AI4EE Co-chairman also encouraged interested experts to contribute to the work of the FG-AI4EE.

The FG-AI4EE website is available here. ​

United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative

The U4SSC Vice-chairman, Mr Paolo Gemma, presented TD1807 “United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative" which contained information on the U4SSC initiative and its deliverable relevant to ITU-T SG5 work.

Based on the discussions held within Q13/5 “Building circular and sustainable cities and communities", experts agreed to start the following new work items based on the U4SSC deliverables: 

Virtual Forum on Human Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) due to digital technologies

The Virtual Forum on Human Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) due to digital technologies was held on 10 May 2021. The forum explored how digital technologies form the backbone of a smart sustainable society, and how to use EMF in the most efficient manner. It provided a platform to present key ITU-T standards on this topic that can provide guidance to assess, evaluate and monitor human exposure of EMFs. All the presentations and the recording of the session is available on the event website.

During the Forum, the English version of the updated EMF app was launched. The new version of the EMF Guide & Mobile App provides up-to-date information and education resources on Electromagnetic Fields suitable for all communities and governments stakeholders and is available online at http://emfguide.itu.int or via the iOS and Google Play app stores. Please see also Press Release.

​Dates of the next ITU-T SG5 meeting​

The next meeting of ITU-T SG5 is planned to take place virtually from 30 November to 10 December 2021.​