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The current benchmark does not yet reflect the goals of the Paris Agreement. Consequently, despite
the benchmark rating, the level of Ålesund’s GHG emission will need to be improved substantially if the
goals of Paris agreement are to be reached. Recommendation ITU-T L.1460: ‘Connect 2020 greenhouse
gases emissions – Guidelines’ and Recommendation ITU-T L.1470: ‘GHG emissions trajectories for the
ICT sector compatible with the UNFCCC Paris Agreement’ are among ITU-T Recommendations that
can help in this regard.

Optimizing air quality: An integrated approach to climate change and air pollution should be
considered to reduce the risks of applying climate change measures with significant negative impacts
on air quality. Continual cooperation with other levels of government is also important, as air pollution
is not just a local problem. As transboundary sources are often major contributors to urban pollution,
many cities or regions are unable to continue meeting WHO guideline levels for air pollutants through
local action alone.

Recommendations such as Recommendation ITU-T Y.4207: ‘Requirements and capability framework of
smart environmental monitoring’ and Recommendation ITU-T Y.4700/F.747.2: ‘Deployment guidelines
for ubiquitous sensor network applications and services for mitigating climate change’ can be of
significant help in smart sustainable cities’ efforts to monitor and mitigate air pollution.

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