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Implementing ITU-T International Standards to shape Smart Sustainable Cities - The case of Moscow

Noise exposure

SDG Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of
cities, including by paying special attention to air quality, municipal and other waste
management.

Noise pollution in cities remains a major hazard, with prolonged over-exposure
potentially leading to hearing loss, distortion of the sleep cycle and disturbances to
animals. In aspiring smart sustainable cities with growing populations, an effective ICT-
based noise monitoring system may be required to maintain the tranquility of the
urban sphere.

Monitoring and reporting of the percentage of inhabitants exposed to excessive noise
level is recommended for Moscow and other cities interested in smart and sustainable
practices.

Recycling
SDG Indicator 11.6.1: Percentage of urban solid waste regularly collected and with
adequate final discharge with regard to the total waste generated by the city.
Many cities generate more solid waste than can be readily disposed of and the use of
open pits to burn waste is still fairly common, which can lead to adverse effects on the
environment and health. The following solid waste treatment categories should be
prioritized:

▪ Disposal to sanitary landfill is preferable to burning in open areas or disposal in open
dumps.

▪ Solid waste recycling in a regulated facility is preferable to burning and dumping.
▪ Solid waste incineration and energy production is preferable to dumping and
burning in open areas.
Increasing the percentage of solid waste recycled over all other methods of disposal is
recommended for Moscow and other cities interested in smart and sustainable
practices.

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