782 ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications Sub‐dimension Indicator Description D1.4 Electromagnetic field I1.4.1 Compliance with WHO endorsed exposure guidelines Application of WHO endorsed exposure guidelines for ICT installations in the city.3 NOTE – WHO endorsed exposure guidelines are referred to in [ITU‐T TR EMF Con]. I1.4.2 Adoption of a consistent planning approval process with respect to EMF Application of a consistent planning approval process with respect to EMF to enable efficient deployment of ICT systems .NOTE – A consistent planning approval process between cities is preferred to individual city requirements to ensure efficient deployment. I1.4.3 Availability of EMF information Availability of information for the public and other stakeholders and referencing WHO and ITU resources regarding compliance, health and installation issues. NOTE – Indicators marked by (*) are based on ITU ICT Development Index (https://www.itu.int/ITU‐D/ict/publications/idi/index.html) 6.2.2 Environmental sustainability This clause lists the core indicators defined for Environmental Sustainability. There are 3 indicators in this dimension, covering air quality, water resource, and noise monitoring etc. Sub‐dimension Indicator Description D2.1 Air quality I2.1.1 Application of ICT based monitoring system for particles and toxic substances Proportion of city area covered by outdoor ICT based monitoring system for particles and toxic substances NOTE – This indicator captures to what extent ICT monitors the air pollution (PM10, PM2.5, toxic substances etc.). D2.5 Water, soil and noise I2.5.1 Application of city water monitoring through ICT Proportion of the city water resources (rivers, lakes, etc.) monitored by ICT with respect to water pollution and quality. NOTE – Quality of drinking water forms part of Physical infrastructure. I2.5.2 Application of ICT based noise monitoring Proportion of the city area with applied ICT based noise monitoring NOTE – This indicator measures how ICT is used to monitor how the city inhabitants are exposed to acoustical noise within city areas, especially focusing on noise sensitive areas. ____________________ 3 ICT devices are regulated nationally and are not included.