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Sustainable Development Goals

ITU-R Publications related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In response to Resolution ITU-R 61-3 “ITU-R’s contribution in implementing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the Radiocommunication Bureau continues to work on WSIS implementation and follow-up activities within its mandate as well as in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The table below provides a list of ITU-R publications relevant to the specific SDGs.

SDG	Type and title of the documents
SDG 1 – No poverty Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-62 – Handbook on International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.	Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2115 – Technical and operational characteristics of and protection criteria for aeronautical mobile systems operating in the 45.5-47 GHz frequency range Recommendation ITU-R RS.577 – Frequency bands and required bandwidths used for spaceborne active sensors operating in the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services Recommendation ITU-R RS.1744 – Technical and operational characteristics of ground-based meteorological aids systems operating in the frequency range 272-750 THz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1804 – Technical and operational characteristics of Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS) systems operating above 3 000 GHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1883 – Use of remote sensing systems in the study of climate change and the effects thereof Reports Report ITU-R M.2204 – Characteristics and spectrum considerations for sense and avoid systems use on unmanned aircraft systems Report ITU-R M.2224 – System design guidelines for wide area sensor and/or actuator network (WASN) systems Report ITU-R M.2440 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for narrowband and broadband machine-type communications Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215-1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R RA.2259 – Characteristics of radio quiet zones Report ITU-R RS.2274 – Spectrum requirements for spaceborne synthetic aperture radar applications planned in an extended allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service around 9 600 MHz Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities Report ITU-R SM.2423 – Technical and operational aspects of low-power wide-area networks for machine-type communication and the Internet of Things in frequency ranges harmonised for SRD operation
	Number of ITU-R publications: Recommendations: 6 Reports: 10
SDG 3 – Good health and well-being Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-33 – Handbook on HF broadcasting system design ITU-R HDB 41 – Handbook on Mobile-satellite service (MSS) ITU-R HDB 46 – Migration to IMT-2000 Systems Supplement 1 Handbook – Deployment of IMT-2000 Systems ITU-R HDB-57 – Handbook on Land Mobile – Volume 5 – Deployment of Broadband Wireless Access Systems ITU-R HDB-62 – Handbook on International Global Telecommunications (IMT) Questions Question ITU-R 239/1 – Electromagnetic field measurements to assess human exposure Question ITU-R 37-6/5 – Digital land mobile systems for specific applications Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BS.1698 – Evaluating electromagnetic fields from terrestrial broadcasting transmitting systems to assess human exposure to non-ionizing emissions Recommendation ITU-R BT.1702 – Guidance for the reduction of photosensitive epileptic seizures caused by television Recommendation ITU-R F.1490 – Generic requirements for fixed wireless access systems Recommendation ITU-R M.1787 – Description of systems and networks in the radionavigation-satellite service (space-to-Earth and space-to-space) and technical characteristics of transmitting space stations operating in the bands 1 164 1 215 MHz, 1 215-1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz Recommendation ITU-R M.1822 – Framework for services supported by IMT Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R SM.1056 – Limitation of radiation from industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment Recommendation ITU-R SM.1755 – Characteristics of ultra-wideband technology Recommendation ITU-R SNG.770 – Uniform operational procedures for digital satellite new gathering (DSNG) Reports Report ITU-R BS.2037 – Evaluating fields from terrestrial broadcasting transmitting systems operating in any frequency band for assessing exposure to non-ionizing radiation Report ITU-R BT.2049 – Broadcasting of multimedia and data applications for mobile reception Report ITU-R BT.2293 – Principles for the comfortable viewing of stereoscopic three-dimensional television (3DTV) images Report ITU-R BT.2420 – Collection of usage scenarios of advanced immersive sensory media systems Report ITU-R F.2086 – Technical and operational characteristics and applications of broadband wireless access in the fixed service Report ITU-R M.2038 – Technology trends Report ITU-R M.2072 – World mobile telecommunication market forecast Report ITU-R M.2218 – Traffic forecasts and estimated spectrum requirements for future development of the mobile-satellite service in the range 4-16 GHz Report ITU-R M.2224 – System design guidelines for wide area sensor and/or actuator network (WASN) systems Report ITU-R M.2243 – Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications Report ITU-R M.2320 – Future technology trends of terrestrial IMT systems Report ITU-R M.2377 – Radiocommunication objectives and requirements for Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) Report ITU-R M.2440 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for narrowband and broadband machine-type communications Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215-1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R M.2516 – Future technology trends of terrestrial International Mobile Telecommunications systems towards 2030 and beyond • Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R RA.2259 – Characteristics of radio quiet zones Report ITU-R SM.2180 – Impact of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment on radiocommunication services Report ITU-R SM.2212 – Impact of power line telecommunication systems on radiocommunication systems operating in the VHF and UHF bands above 80 MHz Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities Report ITU-R SM.2422 – Visible light for broadband communications Report ITU-R SM.2452 – Electromagnetic field measurements to assess human exposure Report ITU-R SM.2505 – Impact studies and human hazard issues for wireless power transmission via radio frequency beam
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 5 Questions: 2 Recommendations: 11 Reports: 24
SDG 4 – Quality education Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-33 – Handbook on HF broadcasting system design ITU-R HDB 46 – Migration to IMT-2000 Systems Supplement 1 to the Handbook – Deployment of IMT-2000 Systems ITU-R HDB-52 – Amateur and amateur-satellite services ITU-R HDB-57 – Handbook on Land Mobile – Volume 5 – Deployment of Broadband Wireless Access Systems ITU-R HDB-62 – Handbook on International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) ITU-R HDB-65 – Handbook on Small Satellites Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BT.2075 – Integrated broadcast-broadband system Recommendation ITU-R F.1490 – Generic requirements for fixed wireless access systems Recommendation ITU-R M.1768 – Methodology for calculation of spectrum requirements for the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications Recommendation ITU-R M.1822 – Framework for services supported by IMT Recommendation ITU-R M.2047 – Detailed specifications of the satellite radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-Advanced (IMT-Advanced) Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond Reports Report ITU-R BT.2003 – The harmonization of DTV standards between broadcast and non-broadcast applications Report ITU-R BT.2025 – Progress on development and implementation of interactivity in broadcasting systems and services Report ITU-R BT.2070 – Broadcasting of content protection signalling for television Report ITU-R F.2086 – Technical and operational characteristics and applications of broadband wireless access in the fixed service Report ITU-R M.2038 – Technology trends Report ITU-R M.2072 – World mobile telecommunication market forecast Report ITU-R M.2176 – Vision and requirements for the satellite radio interface(s) of IMT-Advanced Report ITU-R M.2243 – Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications Report ITU-R M.2370 – IMT traffic estimates for the years 2020 to 2030 Report ITU-R M.2398 – Scenarios and performance of an integrated MSS system operating in frequency bands below 3 GHz Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R SA.2312 – Characteristics, definitions and spectrum requirements of nanosatellites and picosatellites, as well as systems composed of such satellites Report ITU-R SM.2012 – Economic aspects of spectrum management Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 6 Recommendations: 8 Reports: 14
SDG 5 – Gender equality Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-62 – Handbook on International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Resolutions Resolution ITU-R 1 – Working methods for the Radiocommunication Assembly, the Radiocommunication Study Groups, the Radiocommunication Advisory Group and other groups of the Radiocommunication Sector Resolution ITU-R 72 – Promoting gender equality and equity and bridging the contribution and participation gap between women and men in ITU-R activities Declarations Declaration on Promoting Gender Equality, Equity and Parity in the ITU Radiocommunication Sector
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1 Resolutions: 2 Declarations: 1
SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-33 – Handbook on HF broadcasting system design Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R P.527 – Electrical characteristics of the surface of the Earth Reports Report ITU-R M.2136 – Theoretical analysis and testing results pertaining to the determination of relevant interference protection criteria of ground-based meteorological radars Report ITU-R M.2440 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for narrowband and broadband machine-type communications Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications Report ITU-R S.2365 – Assessment on use of spectrum in the 10-17 GHz band for the GSO fixed-satellite service in Region 1 Report ITU-R S.2366 – Assessment on use of spectrum in the 13-17 GHz range for the GSO fixed-satellite service in Regions 2 and 3
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1 Recommendations: 1 Reports: 6
SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.	Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BT.2167 – A framework for content-adaptive methods for reduction of energy consumption in television displays Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond Reports Report ITU-R BT.2385 – Reducing the environmental impact of terrestrial broadcasting systems Report ITU-R BT.2521 – Practical examples of actions to achieve energy efficiency of broadcasting Report ITU-R BT.2540 – Display energy reduction through image signal processing Report ITU-R M.2320 – Future technology trends of terrestrial IMT systems Report ITU-R M.2440 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for narrowband and broadband machine-type communications Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215-1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R M.2533 – Utility radiocommunications operating in the land-mobile service Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R RS.2274 – Spectrum requirements for spaceborne synthetic aperture radar applications planned in an extended allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service around 9 600 MHz Report ITU-R SM.2351 – Smart grid utility management systems Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities Report ITU-R SM.2423 – Technical and operational aspects of low-power wide-area networks for machine-type communication and the Internet of Things in frequency ranges harmonised for SRD operation
	Number of ITU-R publications: Recommendations: 4 Reports: 13
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-57 – Handbook on Land Mobile – Volume 5 – Deployment of Broadband Wireless Access Systems ITU-R HDB-62 – Handbook on International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R S.1878 – Multi-carrier based transmission techniques for satellite systems Recommendation ITU-R SM.1603 – Spectrum redeployment as a method of national spectrum management Reports Report ITU-R BT.2385 – Reducing the environmental impact of terrestrial broadcasting systems Report ITU-R F.2323 – Fixed service use and future trends Report ITU-R M.2072 – World mobile telecommunication market forecast Report ITU-R M.2077 – Traffic forecasts Traffic forecasts and estimated spectrum requirements for the satellite component of IMT-2000 and systems beyond IMT-2000* for the period 2010 to 2020 Report ITU-R M.2243 – Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications Report ITU-R M.2320 – Future technology trends of terrestrial IMT systems Report ITU-R M.2370 – IMT traffic estimates for the years 2020 to 2030 Report ITU-R M.2411 – Requirements, evaluation criteria and submission templates for the development of IMT-2020 Report ITU-R M.2412 – Guidelines for evaluation of radio interface technologies for IMT-2020 Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215 1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R M.2460 – Key elements for integration of satellite systems into Next Generation Access Technologies Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R S.2173 – Multi-carrier based transmission techniques for satellite systems Report ITU-R SM.2012 – Economic aspects of spectrum management Report ITU-R SM.2351 – Smart grid utility management systems Report ITU-R SM.2353 – The challenges and opportunities for spectrum management resulting from the transition to digital terrestrial television in the UHF bands Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities Report ITU-R SM.2523 – Assessment of spectrum efficiency and economic value
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 2 Recommendations: 5 Reports: 19
SDG 9 –Industry, innovation and infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.	Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.1308 – Evolution of land mobile systems towards IMT-2000 Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R SM.2103 – Global harmonization of short-range devices categories Recommendation ITU-R SM.2110 – Guidance on frequency ranges for operation of non-beam wireless power transmission for electric vehicles Reports Report ITU-R BT.2420 – Collection of usage scenarios of advanced immersive sensory media systems Report ITU-R BT.2544 – Compatibility between TMMB System-L and DTTB systems in the 470-694 MHz band within the GE06 agreement Report ITU-R BT.2545 – Inter-Tower Communications Network (ITCN) for Terrestrial Broadcasting and Datacasting Systems Report ITU-R BT.2549 – Terrestrial multimedia mobile broadcasting System L network planning and evaluation Report ITU-R BT.2550 – Usage scenarios and key technologies for 5G-based audiovisual content production and contribution Report ITU-R M.2117 – Software-defined radio in the land mobile, amateur and amateur-satellite services Report ITU-R M.2243 – Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications Report ITU-R M.2330 – Cognitive radio systems in the land mobile service Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2442 – Current and future usage of railway radiocommunication systems between train and trackside Report ITU-R M.2444 – Examples of arrangements for Intelligent Transport Systems deployments under the mobile service Report ITU-R M.2445 – Intelligent transport systems (ITS) usage Report ITU-R M.2518 – Terrestrial International Mobile Telecommunications for remote sparsely populated areas providing high data rate coverage Report ITU-R M.2520 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for the Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything Report ITU-R M.2527 – Applications of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for specific societal, industrial and other usages Report ITU-R M.2528 – Capabilities of the terrestrial component of IMT-2020 for multimedia communications Report ITU-R M.2534 – Connected automated vehicles Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications Report ITU-R SM.2012 – Economic aspects of spectrum management Report ITU-R SM.2015 – Methods for determining national long-term strategies for spectrum utilization Report ITU-R SM.2093 – Guidance on the regulatory framework for national spectrum management Report ITU-R SM.2351 – Smart grid utility management systems Report ITU-R SM.2353 – The challenges and opportunities for spectrum management resulting from the transition to digital terrestrial television in the UHF bands Report ITU-R SM.2404 – Regulatory tools to support enhanced shared use of the spectrum Report ITU-R SM.2405 – Spectrum management principles, challenges and issues related to dynamic access to frequency bands by means of radio systems employing cognitive capabilities
	Number of ITU-R publications: Recommendations: 6 Reports: 26
SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-65 – Handbook on Small Satellites Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.1041 – Future amateur radio systems Recommendation ITU-R M.2083 – IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond Recommendation ITU-R M.2150 – Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1 Recommendations: 4
SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.	Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BS.2107 – Use of International Radio for Disaster Relief frequencies for emergency broadcasts in the High Frequency bands Recommendation ITU-R SM.2103 – Global harmonization of short-range devices categories Reports Report ITU-R M.2370 – IMT traffic estimates for the years 2020 to 2030 Report ITU-R M.2415 – Spectrum aspects of Public Protection and Disaster Relief Report ITU-R M.2440 – The use of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications for narrowband and broadband machine-type communications Report ITU-R M.2441 – Emerging usage of the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) Report ITU-R M.2442 – Current and future usage of railway radiocommunication systems between train and trackside Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215 1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R M.2543 – Outcome of the evaluation, consensus building and decision of the IMT-2020 satellite process (Steps 4 to 7), including characteristics of IMT-2020 satellite radio interfaces Report ITU-R M.2547 – Various aspects of non-safety aeronautical mobile service systems in the frequency bands 15.4-15.7 GHz and 22-22.21 GHz Report ITU-R M.2548 – Bandwidth considerations for land mobile service applications in the frequency range 275-450 GHz Report ITU-R SM.2422 – Visible light for broadband communications Report ITU-R SM.2423 – Technical and operational aspects of low-power wide-area networks for machine-type communication and the Internet of Things in frequency ranges harmonised for SRD operation
	Number of ITU-R publications: Recommendations: 2 Reports: 11
SDG 12 – Responsible Production and Consumption Ensure responsible production and consumption patterns.	Questions Question 147/6 – Energy Aware Broadcasting Systems Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R P.310 – Definitions of terms relating to propagation in non-ionized media Recommendation ITU-R P.311 – Acquisition, presentation and analysis of data in studies of radiowave propagation Recommendation ITU-R P.341 – The concept of transmission loss for radio links Recommendation ITU-R P.368 – Ground-wave propagation prediction method for frequencies between 10 kHz and 30 MHz Recommendation ITU-R P.371 – Choice of indices for long-term ionospheric predictions Recommendation ITU-R P.372 – Radio noise Recommendation ITU-R P.373 – Definitions of maximum and minimum transmission frequencies Recommendation ITU-R P.452 – Prediction procedure for the evaluation of interference between stations on the surface of the Earth at frequencies above about 100 MHz Recommendation ITU-R P.453 – The radio refractive index: its formula and refractivity data Recommendation ITU-R P.525 – Calculation of free-space attenuation Recommendation ITU-R P.526 – Propagation by diffraction Recommendation ITU-R P.527 – Electrical characteristics of the surface of the Earth Recommendation ITU-R P.528 – A propagation prediction method for aeronautical mobile and radionavigation services using the VHF, UHF and SHF bands Recommendation ITU-R P.530 – Propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial line-of-sight systems Recommendation ITU-R P.531 – Ionospheric propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of satellite networks and systems Recommendation ITU-R P.532 – Ionospheric effects and operational considerations associated with artificial modification of the ionosphere and the radio-wave channel Recommendation ITU-R P.533 – Method for the prediction of the performance of HF circuits Recommendation ITU-R P.534 – Method for calculating sporadic-E field strength Recommendation ITU-R P.581 – The concept of "worst month" Recommendation ITU-R P.617 – Propagation prediction techniques and data required for the design of trans-horizon radio-relay systems Recommendation ITU-R P.618 – Propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of Earth-space telecommunication systems Recommendation ITU-R P.619 – Propagation data required for the evaluation of interference between stations in space and those on the surface of the Earth Recommendation ITU-R P.620 – Propagation data required for the evaluation of coordination distances in the frequency range 100 MHz to 105 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.676 – Attenuation by atmospheric gases and related effects Recommendation ITU-R P.678 – Characterization of the variability of propagation phenomena and estimation of the risk associated with propagation margin Recommendation ITU-R P.679 – Propagation data required for the design of broadcasting-satellite systems Recommendation ITU-R P.680 – Propagation data required for the design of Earth-space maritime mobile telecommunication systems Recommendation ITU-R P.681 – Propagation data required for the design systems in the land mobile-satellite service Recommendation ITU-R P.682 – Propagation data required for the design of Earth-space aeronautical mobile telecommunication systems Recommendation ITU-R P.684 – Prediction of field strength at frequencies below about 150 kHz Recommendation ITU-R P.832 – World Atlas of Ground Conductivities Recommendation ITU-R P.833 – Attenuation in vegetation Recommendation ITU-R P.834 – Effects of tropospheric refraction on radiowave propagation Recommendation ITU-R P.835 – Reference atmospheres Recommendation ITU-R P.836 – Water vapour: surface density and total columnar content Recommendation ITU-R P.837 – Characteristics of precipitation for propagation modelling Recommendation ITU-R P.838 – Specific attenuation model for rain for use in prediction methods Recommendation ITU-R P.839 – Rain height model for prediction methods Recommendation ITU-R P.840 – Attenuation due to clouds and fog Recommendation ITU-R P.841 – Conversion of annual statistics to worst-month statistics Recommendation ITU-R P.842 – Computation of reliability and compatibility of HF radio systems Recommendation ITU-R P.843 – Communication by meteor-burst propagation Recommendation ITU-R P.844 – Ionospheric factors affecting frequency sharing in the VHF and UHF bands (30 MHz-3 GHz) Recommendation ITU-R P.845 – HF field-strength measurement Recommendation ITU-R P.846 – Measurements of ionospheric and related characteristics Recommendation ITU-R P.1057 – Probability distributions relevant to radiowave propagation modelling Recommendation ITU-R P.1058 – Digital topographic databases for propagation studies Recommendation ITU-R P.1060 – Propagation factors affecting frequency sharing in HF terrestrial systems Recommendation ITU-R P.1144 – Guide to the application of the propagation methods of Radiocommunication Study Group 3 Recommendation ITU-R P.1147 – Prediction of sky-wave field strength at frequencies between about 150 and 1 700 kHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1148 – Standardized procedure for comparing predicted and observed HF sky-wave signal intensities and the presentation of such comparisons Recommendation ITU-R P.1238 – Propagation data and prediction methods for the planning of indoor radiocommunication systems and radio local area networks in the frequency range from 300 MHz to 450 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1239 – ITU-R reference ionospheric characteristics Recommendation ITU-R P.1240 – ITU-R methods of basic MUF, operational MUF and ray-path prediction Recommendation ITU-R P.1321 – Propagation factors affecting systems using digital modulation techniques at LF and MF Recommendation ITU-R P.1406 – Propagation effects relating to terrestrial land mobile and broadcasting services in the VHF and UHF bands Recommendation ITU-R P.1407 – Multipath propagation and parameterization of its characteristics Recommendation ITU-R P.1409 – Propagation data and prediction methods for systems using high-altitude platform stations and other elevated stations in the stratosphere at frequencies greater than about 700 MHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1410 – Propagation data and prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial broadband radio access systems operating in a frequency range from 3 GHz to 60 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1411 – Propagation data and prediction methods for the planning of short-range outdoor radiocommunication systems and radio local area networks in the frequency range 300 MHz to 300 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1412 – Propagation data for the evaluation of coordination between Earth stations working in the bidirectionally allocated frequency bands Recommendation ITU-R P.1510 – Mean surface temperature Recommendation ITU-R P.1511 – Topography for Earth-to-space propagation modelling Recommendation ITU-R P.1546 – Method for point-to-area predictions for terrestrial services in the frequency range 30 MHz to 4 000 MHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1621 – Propagation data required for the design of Earth-space systems operating between 20 THz and 375 THz Recommendation ITU-R P.1622 – Prediction methods required for the design of Earth-space systems operating between 20 THz and 375 THz Recommendation ITU-R P.1623 – Prediction method of fade dynamics on Earth-space paths Recommendation ITU-R P.1791 – Propagation prediction methods for assessment of the impact of ultra-wideband devices Recommendation ITU-R P.1812 – A path-specific propagation prediction method for point-to-area terrestrial services in the frequency range 30 MHz to 6 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.1814 – Prediction methods required for the design of terrestrial free-space optical links Recommendation ITU-R P.1815 – Differential rain attenuation Recommendation ITU-R P.1816 – The prediction of the time and the spatial profile for broadband land mobile services using UHF and SHF bands Recommendation ITU-R P.1817 – Propagation data required for the design of terrestrial free-space optical links Recommendation ITU-R P.1853 – Time series synthesis of tropospheric impairments Recommendation ITU-R P.2001 – A general purpose wide-range terrestrial propagation model in the frequency range 30 MHz to 50 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.2040 – Effects of building materials and structures on radio-wave propagation in the range of 1 MHz to 450 GHz Recommendation ITU-R P.2041 – Prediction of path attenuation on links between an airborne platform and Space and between an airborne platform and the surface of the Earth Recommendation ITU-R P.2108 – Prediction of Clutter Loss Recommendation ITU-R P.2109 – Prediction of building entry loss Recommendation ITU-R P.2145 – Digital maps related to the calculation of gaseous attenuation and related effects Recommendation ITU-R P.2146 – Sea surface bistatic scattering Recommendation ITU-R P.2147 – Acquisition, presentation, analysis and use of digital products in studies of radiowave propagation Recommendation ITU-R P.2148 – Digital maps related to surface wind speed statistics Recommendation ITU-R P.2170 – Methods and models for predicting lunar radio-wave propagation characteristics Reports Report ITU-R BT.2385 – Reducing the environmental impact of terrestrial broadcasting systems Report ITU-R P.227 – General methods of measuring the field strength and related parameters Report ITU-R P.228 – Measurement of field strength for VHF (metric) and UHF (decimetric) broadcast services, including television Report ITU-R P.239 – Propagation statistics required for broadcasting services using the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz Report ITU-R P.2011 – Propagation at frequencies above the basic MUF Report ITU-R P.2089 – The analysis of radio noise data Report ITU-R P.2090 – Measuring the input parameters for the radiative energy transfer model of vegetation attenuation Report ITU-R P.2097 – Transionospheric radio propagation - The Global Ionospheric Scintillation Model (GISM) Report ITU-R P.2145 – Model parameters for the physical-statistical wideband models in Recommendation ITU-R P.681 Report ITU-R P.2297 – Electron density models and data for transionospheric radio propagation Report ITU-R P.2345 – Propagation model for IF77 Report ITU-R P.2346 – Compilation of measurement data relating to building entry loss Report ITU-R P.2402 – A method to predict the statistics of clutter loss for Earth-space and aeronautical paths Report ITU-R P.2406 – Studies for short-path propagation data and models for terrestrial radiocommunication systems in the frequency range 6 GHz to 450 GHz Report ITU-R P.2554 – Measurements of radio frequency characteristics of building materials Opinion Opinion ITU-R 104 – Advice for sustainability strategies incorporating carbon offsetting policies
	Number of ITU-R publications: Questions: 1 Recommendations: 84 Reports: 15 Opinions: 1
SDG 13 – Climate action Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-65 – Handbook on Small Satellites Questions Question ITU-R 214-6/3 – Radio noise Question 147/6 – Energy Aware Broadcasting Systems Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BS.2107 – Use of International Radio for Disaster Relief frequencies for emergency broadcasts in the High Frequency bands Recommendation ITU-R BT.1774 – Use of satellite and terrestrial broadcast infrastructures for public warning, disaster mitigation and relief Recommendation ITU-R M.1874 – Technical and operational characteristics of oceanographic radars operating in sub bands within the frequency range 3-50 MHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.577 – Frequency bands and required bandwidths used for spaceborne active sensors operating in the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services Recommendation ITU-R RS.1165 – Technical characteristics and performance criteria for systems in the meteorological aids service in the 403 MHz and 1 680 MHz bands Recommendation ITU-R RS.1624 – Sharing between the Earth exploration-satellite (passive) and airborne altimeters in the aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 4 200-4 400 MHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1804 – Technical and operational characteristics of Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS) systems operating above 3 000 GHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1883-1 – Use of remote sensing systems in the study of climate change and the effects thereof Reports Report ITU-R BT.2299 – Broadcasting for public warning, disaster mitigation and relief Report ITU-R BT.2385 – Reducing the environmental impact of terrestrial broadcasting systems Report ITU-R M.2370 – IMT traffic estimates for the years 2020 to 2030 Report ITU-R M.2377 – Radiocommunication objectives and requirements for Public Protection and Disaster Relief Report ITU-R M.2547 – Various aspects of non-safety aeronautical mobile service systems in the frequency bands 15.4-15.7 GHz and 22-22.21 GHz Report ITU-R RS.2068 – Current and future use of the band 13.25-13.75 GHz by spaceborne active sensors Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications Report ITU-R RS.2274 – Spectrum requirements for spaceborne synthetic aperture radar applications planned in an extended allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service around 9 600 MHz Report ITU-R RS.2310-2 – Worst-case interference levels from mainlobe-to-mainlobe antenna coupling of systems operating in the radiolocation service into active sensor receivers operating in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) in the 35.5-36.0 GHz band Report ITU-R RS.2315 – Global survey of radio frequency interference levels observed by the Aquarius scatterometer at 1 260 MHz and Aquarius and soil moisture and ocean salinity radiometers at 1 413 MHz Report ITU-R RS.2489 – Technical and operational characteristics of ground-based passive radiometers for meteorological and climatology applications operating in the 22-32 GHz and 51-58 GHz frequency ranges Report ITU-R S.2151 – Use and examples of systems in the fixed-satellite service in the event of natural disasters and similar emergencies for warning and relief operations Report ITU-R S.2365 – Assessment on use of spectrum in the 10-17 GHz band for the GSO fixed-satellite service in Region 1 Report ITU-R S.2366 – Assessment on use of spectrum in the 13-17 GHz range for the GSO fixed-satellite service in Regions 2 and 3 Report ITU-R SA.2427 – Studies on the suitability of existing allocations to the space operation service below 1 GHz and additional sharing studies on possible new and/or upgraded allocations Report ITU-R SA.2429 – Studies related to proposed change in 460-470 MHz secondary allocation for METSAT (space-to-Earth) to primary and addition of primary allocation to EESS (space-to-Earth) Report ITU-R SM.2158 – Impact of power line telecommunication systems on radiocommunication systems operating below 80 MHz Report ITU-R SM.2351 – Smart grid utility management systems Opinion Opinion ITU-R 104 – Advice for sustainability strategies incorporating carbon offsetting policies
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1 Questions: 2 Recommendations: 8 Reports: 18 Opinions: 1
SDG 14 – Life below water Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-55 – Handbook on Satellite time and frequency transfer and dissemination ITU-R HDB-65 – Handbook on Small Satellites Questions Question ITU-R 208-6/3 – Propagation factors in frequency sharing issues affecting space radiocommunication services and terrestrial services Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.1653 – Operational and deployment requirements for wireless access systems including radio local area networks in the mobile service to facilitate sharing between these systems and systems in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service (active) in the band 5 470-5 570 MHz within the 5 460-5 725 MHz range Recommendation ITU-R RS.515 – Frequency bands and bandwidths used for satellite passive remote sensing Recommendation ITU-R RS.577 – Frequency bands and required bandwidths used for spaceborne active sensors operating in the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services Recommendation ITU-R RS.1166 – Performance and interference criteria for active spaceborne sensors Recommendation ITU-R RS.1624 – Sharing between the Earth exploration-satellite (passive) and airborne altimeters in the aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 4 200-4 400 MHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1883 – Use of remote sensing systems in the study of climate change and the effects thereof Recommendation ITU-R RS.2017 – Performance and interference criteria for satellite passive remote sensing Recommendation ITU-R SA.1627 – Telecommunication requirements and characteristics of EESS and MetSat service systems for data collection and platform location Reports Report ITU-R F.2437 – Sharing and compatibility studies of HAPS systems in the fixed service for the frequency band 6 440-6 520 MHz Report ITU-R RS.2068 – Current and future use of the band 13.25-13.75 GHz by spaceborne active sensors Report ITU-R RS.2165 – Identification of degradation due to interference and characterization of possible interference mitigation techniques for passive sensors operating in the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications Report ITU-R RS.2315 – Global survey of radio frequency interference levels observed by the Aquarius scatterometer at 1 260 MHz and Aquarius and soil moisture and ocean salinity radiometers at 1 413 MHz Report ITU-R RS.2489 – Technical and operational characteristics of ground-based passive radiometers for meteorological and climatology applications operating in the 22-32 GHz and 51-58 GHz frequency ranges Report ITU-R SA.2430 – Technical studies for establishing in-band power limits for earth stations operating in the frequency ranges 399.9-400.05 MHz and 401-403 MHz within the MSS, EESS and MetSat services
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 2 Questions: 1 Recommendations: 8 Reports: 7
SDG 15 – Life on land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.	Handbooks ITU-R HDB-65 – Handbook on Small Satellites Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R M.2115 – Technical and operational characteristics of and protection criteria for aeronautical mobile systems operating in the 45.5-47 GHz frequency range Recommendation ITU-R RS.1804 – Technical and operational characteristics of Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS) systems operating above 3 000 GHz Recommendation ITU-R RS.1883 – Use of remote sensing systems in the study of climate change and the effects thereof Reports Report ITU-R M.2458 – Radionavigation-satellite service applications in the 1 164-1 215 MHz, 1 215-1 300 MHz and 1 559-1 610 MHz frequency bands Report ITU-R M.2547 – Various aspects of non-safety aeronautical mobile service systems in the frequency bands 15.4-15.7 GHz and 22-22.21 GHz Report ITU-R RS.2165 – Identification of degradation due to interference and characterization of possible interference mitigation techniques for passive sensors operating in the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) Report ITU-R RS.2178 – The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth observations and for related applications
	Number of ITU-R publications: Handbooks: 1 Recommendations: 3 Reports: 4
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and strong Institutions Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.	Recommendations Recommendation ITU-R BT.2075 – Integrated broadcast-broadband system Reports Report ITU-R BT.2049 – Broadcasting of multimedia and data applications for mobile reception Report ITU-R BT.2299 – Broadcasting for public warning, disaster mitigation and relief Report ITU-R M.2072 – World mobile telecommunication market forecast Report ITU-R M.2243 – Assessment of the global mobile broadband deployments and forecasts for International Mobile Telecommunications Report ITU-R M.2377 – Radiocommunication objectives and requirements for Public Protection and Disaster Relief Report ITU-R SM.2012 – Economic aspects of spectrum management
	Number of ITU-R publications: Recommendations: 1 Reports: 6
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.	−
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