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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ICT SOLUTION

Planet B magazineIf necessity were really the mother of invention, we would already hold in our hands an innovative and inclusive agreement that helps our world to reduce the consequences of climate change.

The past decade has shown us the incredible potential information and communication technologies (ICT) have to transform our society. Think of the impact of mobile phones, the Internet or satellites, not just in increasing connectivity, but also in such areas as healthcare, education, government services and much more...  Read more >

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 ICTS ARE A CATALYTIC STEP FOR ENDING EXTREME POVERTY

A joint message from Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute, Columbia University and Dr. Hamadoun Toure, ITU Secretary-General


Dear RIO+20 Delegates  

As you gather to deliberate on the outcomes of the RIO+20 Conference on Sustainable Development, we ask that you consider the crucial importance of ICTs , and especially broadband networks and services, as a catalyst for sustainable development...  Read more >



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