Presented by: Flavio Cucchietti
SESSION V: PLENARY – TECHNICAL METHODS
This plenary session will introduce the participants to the climate change impacts under the context of the less than 2 °C global temperature limit, and the data, methods and tools for assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities in this context. It will also provide latest approaches on economic appraisal for the formulation and implementation of NAPs, methods and tools and reflections on the science-policy interaction. It will end with a talk on how best to utilize information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support adaptation planning and implementation.
The document discusses the history of computers and their social impact. It begins by asking when computers first started affecting people, how they have impacted us, and what we have done with computers. It then discusses the early days of computing from the 1940s-1980s and the progression from mainframe computers to personal computers and the internet. The document considers whether we have become too dependent on computers and discusses both the advantages and dangers of our increasing reliance on technology. Finally, it questions what can be done and concludes that progress cannot be stopped, only guided in a positive direction.
Could i live without the internet final presentationAndrutza Bd
The document discusses the pros and cons of living without the internet. It defines the internet as a collection of networks that allows computers to communicate and share information. While being internet-free could allow more time for other activities like reading, writing, and spending time with friends, it would also limit communication, education, jobs, and business opportunities. Ultimately, the internet has become an important part of most people's daily lives, but overreliance on it could separate them from the real world.
Women make up over half the world's population and are disproportionately impacted by poverty and environmental degradation. UNEP works to highlight women's important role in sustainable development and has made gender equality a priority across its programs and activities. Over the past 20+ years, UNEP has pioneered efforts to link women and the environment, established advisory groups, co-organized conferences, and worked to mainstream gender perspectives internally and in its projects. UNEP's gender action plans aim to promote human equality, equity, and rights across gender in environmental policy, programs, and leadership.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology09356506910
The document outlines several advantages and disadvantages of technology. The advantages include using the internet for communication, using laptops for creating software, learning to type, accessing updated information from around the world, using cellphones in emergencies, cooking meals quickly, helping with math problems, and easily correcting mistakes. The disadvantages comprise risks of viruses damaging data, health issues from overuse, eye strain, potentially influencing real-life crimes from movies, distraction, laziness in students overcalculating, short cooking times limiting nutrition, accidents from use while driving, addiction interfering with life and wasting time, and phones ringing in class disrupting teachers.
The document discusses how technology has evolved in education over time and its future prospects. It describes how educators have historically used available resources to meet student needs and how the invention of the microcomputer began a new era of educational technology. Currently, classrooms incorporate tools like smart boards, LCD projectors, and distance learning options. Looking forward, the future may include greater digital literacy and access to on-demand learning materials through technology.
The World Youth Report focus on youth and climate change, and is intended to highlight the important role young people play in addressing climate change, and to offer suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individuals and collective agents of change within the realm of climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Report is designated to assist youth and youth organizations in educating themselves and to become more actively involved in combating the threat of climate change. It is also meant to affirm the status of young people as key stakeholders in the fight against climate change. The publication comes at a time when efforts to address climate change are receiving unparalleled attention on the international arena, offering youth a unique opportunity for their voice to be heard in the debate.
The document discusses efforts to deal with climate change through various UN and non-UN institutions. It outlines the origins of carbon trading through the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, which created carbon markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It describes the impacts of climate change such as drought, flooding, disease, and food shortages. Finally, it discusses how carbon credits are created through projects that reduce emissions, and the key areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and transport where most carbon projects occur.
Technology poses serious health risks that can even lead to death. Mobile phones emit radiation that has killed millions of birds and contains toxic chemicals that pollute the environment. Computers can cause neck, back, eye strain and carpal tunnel syndrome. WiFi routers use electromagnetic fields linked to health issues. Medical technology causes 100,000+ unnecessary deaths annually from mistakes, radiation, and over-prescription of antibiotics. Home electronics and appliances all emit electromagnetic fields that impact health, with high risk areas being air conditioners, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and baby monitors. Technology is also negatively impacting youth by replacing important activities like homework, family time, and sports with excessive video game and screen time dependencies.
The document discusses the history of computers and their social impact. It begins by asking when computers first started affecting people, how they have impacted us, and what we have done with computers. It then discusses the early days of computing from the 1940s-1980s and the progression from mainframe computers to personal computers and the internet. The document considers whether we have become too dependent on computers and discusses both the advantages and dangers of our increasing reliance on technology. Finally, it questions what can be done and concludes that progress cannot be stopped, only guided in a positive direction.
Could i live without the internet final presentationAndrutza Bd
The document discusses the pros and cons of living without the internet. It defines the internet as a collection of networks that allows computers to communicate and share information. While being internet-free could allow more time for other activities like reading, writing, and spending time with friends, it would also limit communication, education, jobs, and business opportunities. Ultimately, the internet has become an important part of most people's daily lives, but overreliance on it could separate them from the real world.
Women make up over half the world's population and are disproportionately impacted by poverty and environmental degradation. UNEP works to highlight women's important role in sustainable development and has made gender equality a priority across its programs and activities. Over the past 20+ years, UNEP has pioneered efforts to link women and the environment, established advisory groups, co-organized conferences, and worked to mainstream gender perspectives internally and in its projects. UNEP's gender action plans aim to promote human equality, equity, and rights across gender in environmental policy, programs, and leadership.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology09356506910
The document outlines several advantages and disadvantages of technology. The advantages include using the internet for communication, using laptops for creating software, learning to type, accessing updated information from around the world, using cellphones in emergencies, cooking meals quickly, helping with math problems, and easily correcting mistakes. The disadvantages comprise risks of viruses damaging data, health issues from overuse, eye strain, potentially influencing real-life crimes from movies, distraction, laziness in students overcalculating, short cooking times limiting nutrition, accidents from use while driving, addiction interfering with life and wasting time, and phones ringing in class disrupting teachers.
The document discusses how technology has evolved in education over time and its future prospects. It describes how educators have historically used available resources to meet student needs and how the invention of the microcomputer began a new era of educational technology. Currently, classrooms incorporate tools like smart boards, LCD projectors, and distance learning options. Looking forward, the future may include greater digital literacy and access to on-demand learning materials through technology.
The World Youth Report focus on youth and climate change, and is intended to highlight the important role young people play in addressing climate change, and to offer suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individuals and collective agents of change within the realm of climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Report is designated to assist youth and youth organizations in educating themselves and to become more actively involved in combating the threat of climate change. It is also meant to affirm the status of young people as key stakeholders in the fight against climate change. The publication comes at a time when efforts to address climate change are receiving unparalleled attention on the international arena, offering youth a unique opportunity for their voice to be heard in the debate.
The document discusses efforts to deal with climate change through various UN and non-UN institutions. It outlines the origins of carbon trading through the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, which created carbon markets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It describes the impacts of climate change such as drought, flooding, disease, and food shortages. Finally, it discusses how carbon credits are created through projects that reduce emissions, and the key areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and transport where most carbon projects occur.
Technology poses serious health risks that can even lead to death. Mobile phones emit radiation that has killed millions of birds and contains toxic chemicals that pollute the environment. Computers can cause neck, back, eye strain and carpal tunnel syndrome. WiFi routers use electromagnetic fields linked to health issues. Medical technology causes 100,000+ unnecessary deaths annually from mistakes, radiation, and over-prescription of antibiotics. Home electronics and appliances all emit electromagnetic fields that impact health, with high risk areas being air conditioners, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and baby monitors. Technology is also negatively impacting youth by replacing important activities like homework, family time, and sports with excessive video game and screen time dependencies.
1. The document discusses the positive and negative social impacts of information communication technology (ICT). It provides examples of how ICT has positively impacted education, employment, business, and entertainment by enabling online learning, remote work, e-commerce, and digital entertainment.
2. However, the document also notes potential negative impacts such as hacking, theft, and spreading of computer viruses. It discusses how hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to computer systems and networks to steal or destroy information.
3. In conclusion, the document examines both the advantages and disadvantages that ICT presents for society, and how its social impacts can be either positive or negative depending on how the technology is applied.
This document provides information about a university course titled "Inclusiveness" that is 2 credit hours and coded SNIE 1012. The course covers understanding disabilities and vulnerabilities over 5 chapters, including definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap; types and causes of disabilities; the historical movement towards inclusion; and models of disability. It defines impairment as a lack of physical or mental structure/function, while disability refers to limitations caused by impairment as well as societal and environmental barriers. The document outlines 6 major types of disabilities: visual, hearing, specific learning (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), and non-verbal learning disabilities.
This document presents information on climate change, including its causes, effects, and methods of prevention. It discusses how burning fossil fuels and increased population have contributed to higher greenhouse gas emissions. Some effects of climate change mentioned are flooding, droughts, health impacts, species extinction, and risks to human existence. The document recommends ways to prevent further climate change such as using less energy, adopting cleaner transportation and energy sources, and engaging in recycling and waste reduction efforts.
it is about our FRilipino values, we can learned on this about what kind of attitude we or a person has especially if we are studying about psychology it will help you alot in studying about a person attitude and gives us an idea of how can we categorized a person based on their attituted towards us.
Biodiversity is essential for human health and well-being. It sustains our food supply through pollination and genetic diversity of crops, is a source of medicines, and supports clean air and water. Loss of biodiversity can increase transmission of diseases from wildlife to humans, reduce availability of traditional medicines, simplify diets and increase nutritional diseases, and reduce ecosystem services like water purification. Maintaining biodiversity is critical for global health, food security, and sustainable development.
Information and communication technologies have significantly changed many aspects of modern society. ICT has created new jobs like programmers and web designers, while transforming existing jobs like secretaries and retail workers who now rely on computers. ICT has also enabled remote work opportunities through teleworking, allowing people to work from home but potentially feeling less social interaction. Additionally, ICT has massively impacted the financial industry through technologies like ATMs, credit cards, and e-commerce, though online security and privacy remain ongoing challenges.
RBM for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Presented on 23 January 2015.
By Bruce Campbell, Phil Thornton, Ana María Loboguerrero.
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS).
Climate Change: Implications for CitiesECFoundation
The Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the
most comprehensive and relevant analysis of our changing climate. It provides the scientific fact base that will be used around the world to formulate
climate policies in the coming years.This document is one of a series synthesizing the most pertinent findings of AR5 for specific economic and business sectors. It was born of the belief that the cities sector could make more use of AR5, which is long and highly technical, if it were distilled into an accurate, accessible, timely, relevant and readable summary. Although the information presented here is a ‘translation’ of the key content relevant to this sector from AR5, this summary report adheres to the rigorous scientific basis of the original source material.
Grateful thanks are extended to all reviewers from both the science and business communities for their time, effort and invaluable feedback on this document. The basis for information presented in this overview report can be found in the fully-referenced and peer-reviewed IPCC technical and scientific background reports at: www.ipcc.ch
Spatio-temporal analyses of the impacts of extreme weather events on renewabl...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses the impacts of extreme weather events on renewable energy infrastructure in Germany. It outlines that heavy rain can damage hydroelectric plants and reduce output. Wind turbines are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms. Photovoltaic panels can be disturbed by thunderstorms, hail, high winds and lightning. Germany's climate mitigation concepts aim to integrate risk analyses of extreme weather with analyses of potential renewable energy sites. Regulations for distances between infrastructure and weather risks could be standardized nationwide. The concepts seek to develop sustainable renewable energy systems resilient to climate change impacts.
Sustainable Cities: Urban Impacts of Climate ChangeAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses the causes and impacts of climate change, as well as strategies for adaptation and mitigation. It notes that increased greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution are changing the composition of the atmosphere and global climate. The impacts of climate change include threats to water resources, energy, infrastructure, food supply, public health, and coastal areas from issues like rising seas and increased extreme weather events. Cities contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions but can also play a key role in addressing climate change through resilient planning approaches that incorporate both mitigation and adaptation measures.
ICTs as a key technology to help countries adapt to climate changeNAP Events
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
The document outlines a project examining the strategic application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to climate change adaptation in Africa. It discusses the global landscape of ICTs and climate change adaptation, then focuses on Africa, analyzing climate impacts and the potential role of ICTs to help countries adapt. Case studies from Senegal, Uganda, and Malawi explore early applications of ICTs in knowledge sharing, agriculture, and water management respectively.
This document discusses ITU's work on climate change and ICTs. It notes that while ICTs currently contribute around 2-2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, they can also help significantly reduce emissions in other sectors through applications that promote energy efficiency. The document outlines ITU's activities, including establishing a Focus Group on ICTs and Climate Change to analyze impacts and identify standards gaps. It discusses how ICTs can help monitor and adapt to climate change through technologies like sensor networks. The document emphasizes ITU's role in assisting developing countries to implement ICT solutions for environmental management and mitigation of climate impacts.
Information and Communications Technology to Manage Climate Risks and EmissionsFGV Brazil
A look into some existing solutions in ICT being implemented in Brazil for reducing GHG emissions and managing climate risks.
The objective of this paper is to highlight the solutions in information and communication technology (ICT) being implemented in Brazil for reducing GHG emissions and managing climate risks, and identify trends and opportunities that can be explored in the coming years.
GVces - Center for Sustainability Studies
www.gvces.com.br
Ericsson Mobility Report, November 2015 - ICT and the low carbon economyEricsson
The November 2015 edition of the Mobility Report provides updated trends and forecasts for mobile data traffic. From the addition of 87 million new mobile broadband subscriptions in Q3 2015 to the estimate that video will account for 70 percent of total mobile traffic by 2021.
WSIS10 Action Line C7 e-Environment Lead Facilitator: WMO, Co-Facilitators UN...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes the achievements, challenges, and recommendations regarding the implementation of WSIS Action Line C7 on e-environment over the past 10 years. Key achievements include projects demonstrating the use of ICTs for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management. Challenges include continuing environmental degradation and the growing problem of electronic waste. The document recommends further utilizing ICTs to support sustainable development goals and improving e-waste management, especially in developing countries.
GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ENV...ijitcs
Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and related research communities can help tackle environmental challenges in developing countries through environmentally sustainable models of economic development. The paper sought to examine the status of current and emerging environmentally friendly technologies, equipment and applications in supporting programs that play a role in addressing environment degradation in Kenya. It also sought to underscore the role of IT in environmentally sustainable consumption. The paper examines what constitutes environment degradation and explores the negative effects of IT infrastructure on the environment. The consequences of E-waste on environment are discussed followed by green IT as part of the solution to environment degradation as a result of adoption of IT. The papers also discuss the available IT infrastructure that can be used to combat the challenges of environment degradation. The paper ends with possible IT infrastructure measures that can be used to mitigate environment degradation.
Module 10 - Section 7,8 & 9: Enabling effects of ICTs for climate action 2011...Richard Labelle
This presentation focuses on the role of ICTs in enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in facilitating greater energy efficiency and overall in contributing to the promotion of sustainability and LED (low emission development).
Slide presentations developed to demonstrate how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) be used to address climate change, and why ICTs are a crucial part of the solution – i.e. in promoting efficiency, Green Growth & sustainable development, in dealing with climate change and for climate and environmental action. These slide presentations were delivered in February 2011 in Seongnam, near Seoul in Korea.
These presentations were developed and delivered over 2.5 days on the occasion of a Regional Training of Trainers Workshop for upcoming Academy modules on ICT for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Abatement. These modules were developed as part of the Academy of ICT Essentials for Government leaders developed by the United Nations (UN) Asia Pacific Centre for ICT Training (APCICT), based in Songdo City, in the Republic of South Korea.
These presentations were developed in 2011, and are somewhat out of date, but most of the principles still apply. Module 10, which has been published, does not include much of the information outlined in these presentations, which are fairly technical. They were developed to address a significant gap in understanding of the technical basis of using ICTs for climate action and because there is a clear bias in development circles against the importance of dealing with climate change mitigation in developing countries. These presentations are an attempt to redress this lack and are published here with this purpose in mind.
The author, Richard Labelle, is presently working on updating these presentations to further highlight the importance of addressing climate change and the important role that technology including ICTs, play in this effort.
Wireless: interactions with agriculture and environment in developing and eme...Simone Sala
This document discusses how wireless technology interacts with agriculture and the environment in developing regions. It argues that wireless experts should care about these issues for several reasons. First, the telecom-energy nexus, as higher mobile costs are partly due to powering networks, and energy-climate, as greenhouse gas emissions affect climate. Second, climate impacts telecoms through rain fade and extreme events. Third, increasing demands on water, food, and energy require tackling their interconnections. The document then outlines how technologies like TV white spaces and wireless sensors can help monitor resources, raise climate awareness, and improve water and agricultural systems.
1. The document discusses the positive and negative social impacts of information communication technology (ICT). It provides examples of how ICT has positively impacted education, employment, business, and entertainment by enabling online learning, remote work, e-commerce, and digital entertainment.
2. However, the document also notes potential negative impacts such as hacking, theft, and spreading of computer viruses. It discusses how hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to computer systems and networks to steal or destroy information.
3. In conclusion, the document examines both the advantages and disadvantages that ICT presents for society, and how its social impacts can be either positive or negative depending on how the technology is applied.
This document provides information about a university course titled "Inclusiveness" that is 2 credit hours and coded SNIE 1012. The course covers understanding disabilities and vulnerabilities over 5 chapters, including definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap; types and causes of disabilities; the historical movement towards inclusion; and models of disability. It defines impairment as a lack of physical or mental structure/function, while disability refers to limitations caused by impairment as well as societal and environmental barriers. The document outlines 6 major types of disabilities: visual, hearing, specific learning (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), and non-verbal learning disabilities.
This document presents information on climate change, including its causes, effects, and methods of prevention. It discusses how burning fossil fuels and increased population have contributed to higher greenhouse gas emissions. Some effects of climate change mentioned are flooding, droughts, health impacts, species extinction, and risks to human existence. The document recommends ways to prevent further climate change such as using less energy, adopting cleaner transportation and energy sources, and engaging in recycling and waste reduction efforts.
it is about our FRilipino values, we can learned on this about what kind of attitude we or a person has especially if we are studying about psychology it will help you alot in studying about a person attitude and gives us an idea of how can we categorized a person based on their attituted towards us.
Biodiversity is essential for human health and well-being. It sustains our food supply through pollination and genetic diversity of crops, is a source of medicines, and supports clean air and water. Loss of biodiversity can increase transmission of diseases from wildlife to humans, reduce availability of traditional medicines, simplify diets and increase nutritional diseases, and reduce ecosystem services like water purification. Maintaining biodiversity is critical for global health, food security, and sustainable development.
Information and communication technologies have significantly changed many aspects of modern society. ICT has created new jobs like programmers and web designers, while transforming existing jobs like secretaries and retail workers who now rely on computers. ICT has also enabled remote work opportunities through teleworking, allowing people to work from home but potentially feeling less social interaction. Additionally, ICT has massively impacted the financial industry through technologies like ATMs, credit cards, and e-commerce, though online security and privacy remain ongoing challenges.
RBM for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Presented on 23 January 2015.
By Bruce Campbell, Phil Thornton, Ana María Loboguerrero.
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS).
Climate Change: Implications for CitiesECFoundation
The Fifth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the
most comprehensive and relevant analysis of our changing climate. It provides the scientific fact base that will be used around the world to formulate
climate policies in the coming years.This document is one of a series synthesizing the most pertinent findings of AR5 for specific economic and business sectors. It was born of the belief that the cities sector could make more use of AR5, which is long and highly technical, if it were distilled into an accurate, accessible, timely, relevant and readable summary. Although the information presented here is a ‘translation’ of the key content relevant to this sector from AR5, this summary report adheres to the rigorous scientific basis of the original source material.
Grateful thanks are extended to all reviewers from both the science and business communities for their time, effort and invaluable feedback on this document. The basis for information presented in this overview report can be found in the fully-referenced and peer-reviewed IPCC technical and scientific background reports at: www.ipcc.ch
Spatio-temporal analyses of the impacts of extreme weather events on renewabl...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses the impacts of extreme weather events on renewable energy infrastructure in Germany. It outlines that heavy rain can damage hydroelectric plants and reduce output. Wind turbines are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms. Photovoltaic panels can be disturbed by thunderstorms, hail, high winds and lightning. Germany's climate mitigation concepts aim to integrate risk analyses of extreme weather with analyses of potential renewable energy sites. Regulations for distances between infrastructure and weather risks could be standardized nationwide. The concepts seek to develop sustainable renewable energy systems resilient to climate change impacts.
Sustainable Cities: Urban Impacts of Climate ChangeAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses the causes and impacts of climate change, as well as strategies for adaptation and mitigation. It notes that increased greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution are changing the composition of the atmosphere and global climate. The impacts of climate change include threats to water resources, energy, infrastructure, food supply, public health, and coastal areas from issues like rising seas and increased extreme weather events. Cities contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions but can also play a key role in addressing climate change through resilient planning approaches that incorporate both mitigation and adaptation measures.
ICTs as a key technology to help countries adapt to climate changeNAP Events
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
The document outlines a project examining the strategic application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to climate change adaptation in Africa. It discusses the global landscape of ICTs and climate change adaptation, then focuses on Africa, analyzing climate impacts and the potential role of ICTs to help countries adapt. Case studies from Senegal, Uganda, and Malawi explore early applications of ICTs in knowledge sharing, agriculture, and water management respectively.
This document discusses ITU's work on climate change and ICTs. It notes that while ICTs currently contribute around 2-2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, they can also help significantly reduce emissions in other sectors through applications that promote energy efficiency. The document outlines ITU's activities, including establishing a Focus Group on ICTs and Climate Change to analyze impacts and identify standards gaps. It discusses how ICTs can help monitor and adapt to climate change through technologies like sensor networks. The document emphasizes ITU's role in assisting developing countries to implement ICT solutions for environmental management and mitigation of climate impacts.
Information and Communications Technology to Manage Climate Risks and EmissionsFGV Brazil
A look into some existing solutions in ICT being implemented in Brazil for reducing GHG emissions and managing climate risks.
The objective of this paper is to highlight the solutions in information and communication technology (ICT) being implemented in Brazil for reducing GHG emissions and managing climate risks, and identify trends and opportunities that can be explored in the coming years.
GVces - Center for Sustainability Studies
www.gvces.com.br
Ericsson Mobility Report, November 2015 - ICT and the low carbon economyEricsson
The November 2015 edition of the Mobility Report provides updated trends and forecasts for mobile data traffic. From the addition of 87 million new mobile broadband subscriptions in Q3 2015 to the estimate that video will account for 70 percent of total mobile traffic by 2021.
WSIS10 Action Line C7 e-Environment Lead Facilitator: WMO, Co-Facilitators UN...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes the achievements, challenges, and recommendations regarding the implementation of WSIS Action Line C7 on e-environment over the past 10 years. Key achievements include projects demonstrating the use of ICTs for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management. Challenges include continuing environmental degradation and the growing problem of electronic waste. The document recommends further utilizing ICTs to support sustainable development goals and improving e-waste management, especially in developing countries.
GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ENV...ijitcs
Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and related research communities can help tackle environmental challenges in developing countries through environmentally sustainable models of economic development. The paper sought to examine the status of current and emerging environmentally friendly technologies, equipment and applications in supporting programs that play a role in addressing environment degradation in Kenya. It also sought to underscore the role of IT in environmentally sustainable consumption. The paper examines what constitutes environment degradation and explores the negative effects of IT infrastructure on the environment. The consequences of E-waste on environment are discussed followed by green IT as part of the solution to environment degradation as a result of adoption of IT. The papers also discuss the available IT infrastructure that can be used to combat the challenges of environment degradation. The paper ends with possible IT infrastructure measures that can be used to mitigate environment degradation.
Module 10 - Section 7,8 & 9: Enabling effects of ICTs for climate action 2011...Richard Labelle
This presentation focuses on the role of ICTs in enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in facilitating greater energy efficiency and overall in contributing to the promotion of sustainability and LED (low emission development).
Slide presentations developed to demonstrate how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) be used to address climate change, and why ICTs are a crucial part of the solution – i.e. in promoting efficiency, Green Growth & sustainable development, in dealing with climate change and for climate and environmental action. These slide presentations were delivered in February 2011 in Seongnam, near Seoul in Korea.
These presentations were developed and delivered over 2.5 days on the occasion of a Regional Training of Trainers Workshop for upcoming Academy modules on ICT for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Abatement. These modules were developed as part of the Academy of ICT Essentials for Government leaders developed by the United Nations (UN) Asia Pacific Centre for ICT Training (APCICT), based in Songdo City, in the Republic of South Korea.
These presentations were developed in 2011, and are somewhat out of date, but most of the principles still apply. Module 10, which has been published, does not include much of the information outlined in these presentations, which are fairly technical. They were developed to address a significant gap in understanding of the technical basis of using ICTs for climate action and because there is a clear bias in development circles against the importance of dealing with climate change mitigation in developing countries. These presentations are an attempt to redress this lack and are published here with this purpose in mind.
The author, Richard Labelle, is presently working on updating these presentations to further highlight the importance of addressing climate change and the important role that technology including ICTs, play in this effort.
Wireless: interactions with agriculture and environment in developing and eme...Simone Sala
This document discusses how wireless technology interacts with agriculture and the environment in developing regions. It argues that wireless experts should care about these issues for several reasons. First, the telecom-energy nexus, as higher mobile costs are partly due to powering networks, and energy-climate, as greenhouse gas emissions affect climate. Second, climate impacts telecoms through rain fade and extreme events. Third, increasing demands on water, food, and energy require tackling their interconnections. The document then outlines how technologies like TV white spaces and wireless sensors can help monitor resources, raise climate awareness, and improve water and agricultural systems.
Session 6: Scene-setting-Mainstreaming resilience in projects - Sophie Lavaud...OECD Environment
Indonesia is highly vulnerable to climate change risks such as sea level rise, landslides, floods and droughts due to its dense population and dependence on natural resources. Climate change impacts on infrastructure can lead to severe social and economic consequences by disrupting access to basic services. Mainstreaming climate resilience into infrastructure planning can help reduce these risks through fortifying infrastructure, increasing system capacities, and building in higher elevations. This requires assessing climate hazards and risks, adapting planning policies, technical standards, and financing strategies to account for future climate conditions. However, developing climate resilient infrastructure faces challenges from uncertainties around future climate impacts, a lack of climate information, and misaligned incentives across administrative cycles.
Achievements and future works of ITU-T Study Group 5 on Environment and Climate Change
Presented at WTSA-16 by Mr Ahmed Zeddam, Chairman of ITU-T Study Group 5
Advancing NAPs after Paris: ICT sector contributionNAP Events
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
Advancing NAPs after Paris: ICT sector contributionNAP Events
Presented by: Luis Neves
7.3 Information and Communication Technologies in adaptation
The session will address the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in climate change adaptation. Through presentation of key concepts and practical examples, the session will look at: how processes in various applications can be optimized and adapted according to changing climate conditions through internet of things (IoT); application of ICTs in food production systems and disaster risk reduction.
IT and Sustainability: New Strategies for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Reso...Jeffrey Funk
This paper describes how rapid rates of improvement in smart phones, telecommunication systems and other forms of IT enable solutions for sustainability and how this provides opportunities for the fields of telecommunication and information systems. While reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change focuses on technologies with rates of improvement less than 5% per year, most types of information technologies are experiencing annual rates of improvement that exceed 30% per year. These rapid rates of improvement are changing the economics of many activities of which this paper describes four examples in transportation. The paper concludes by discussing challenges for universities and in particular for the fields of telecommunications and information systems.
ICT can help mitigate climate change in several ways: 1) Computer-controlled systems and telecommunications can make energy use more efficient, reducing CO2 emissions. 2) Telecommunications are vital for responding to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. 3) Sensor networks and satellite observations provide important data on weather, the environment, and climate impacts that help researchers and policymakers respond to climate change challenges. ICT also allows widespread sharing of information that can raise public awareness of climate issues.
Green ICT and its transformation in Korea (Green Startups)Hoon Jung
In 2015, I shared ideas on Green ICT and its transformation in Korea with global leaders from developing countries. This presentation deals with various subjects of Green ICT such as its background, definition, regulation and policy. If you are simply interested in Green Startups in Korea, please move to the last chapter. I separated one slide into many to make easier for readers to follow the content as each slide has heavy information.
The world today has been witnessing phenomenal outgrowth in all fields during the past few decades. This augmentation has been largely stimulated by information and communication technologies (ICT). However, the inexorable evolution of technology and global economic development are being pursued at an ever-increasing societal cost with a snowballing potentially negative impact on the environment. Hence, one of the important challenges modern society faces is sustainability. This article attempts to explore the existing body of knowledge to provide a better understanding of the impact of ICT and digital revolutions on global carbon footprint and emissions. It also attempts to explore the presence of environmental sustainability initiatives in e-government programs worldwide. It presents some thoughts about how governments may address sustainability requirements in their e-government programs and enact responsible ICT-enabled transformation.
Key note presentation for EWB-UK's Going Global conference (http://www.ewb-uk.org/goingglobal). Presentation looked at the what? how? and why? of a global engineer focussing on engineering education.
The role of satellite communications in disaster managmentLuca754198
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ICTs as a key technology to help countries adapt to climate change
1. ICTs as a key
technology to
help countries
adapt to
climate change
Flavio Cucchietti
ITU-T SG5 Vice-chairman
Bonn, Germany, 14 July 2016
NAP Expo 2016
3. What can be done?
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), such as satellites, mobile
phones or the Internet, are capable of playing a key role in addressing
environmental global challenges and sustainable development.
By raising awareness of ICT’s role in tackling environmental challenges
including climate change, ITU-T is promoting innovative ICT solutions to
environmental questions and is developing green ICT standards to support a
sustainable future, in areas such as:
Smart Water
Management
Assessment
of
environment
al impact of
ICTs
Climate
change
adaptation
and
mitigation
Energy
efficiency
E-waste
Smart
Sustainable
Cities
3
5. ITU-T’s environmental programme
Develop international standards to
protect the environment
Assist countries to develop policies and
implement standards on climate change
adaptation and mitigation
Help companies becoming more
sustainable and socially responsible
Research and development on areas
which include e-waste, energy efficiency
and smart sustainable cities.
Raise awareness on role of ICT in tackling
environmental challenges
Using ICTs to protect the
environment
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6. ITU-T Study Group 5
“Environment and Climate Change”
Lead SG for:
Environment and
climate change
Electromagnetic
compatibility and
electromagnetic
effects
WP1/5
Damage
prevention and
safety
WP2/5
Electromagnetic
fields: emission,
immunity and
human exposure
WP3/5
ICT and climate
change
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7. Q15/5 ICTs and adaptation to the
effects of climate change
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) can be effective in enabling
countries to better adapt to climate change . Adaptation involves taking action
to tolerate the effects of climate change on a local, country, regional and
international level.
How ICTs can be effective in enabling countries to better adapt to climate
change;
How the telecommunications infrastructure and associated ICT can be resilient
to the effects of climate change;
How ICTs can be used in verticals to adapt to climate change effects;
Q15/5 main study areas are:
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8. International Standards & Supllements on ICT for
climate change adaptation
ITU-T L.1500 - Framework for
information and communication
technologies (ICTs) and adaptation
to the effects of climate
This Recommendation identifies direct and indirect threats
of climate change on ICT services and provides options for
adaptation and mitigation. These threats include extreme
rainfall, flooding, landslides, extreme wind, lightning,
extreme humidity, drought, ice storms and heavy snowfall.
ITU-T L.1501 - Best practices on how
countries can utilize ICTs to adapt to
the effects of climate change
This Recommendation describes the framework for
using ICTs in adaptation to the effects of climate
change.
ITU-T L.1502 - Adapting information
and communication technology
infrastructure to the effects of
climate change
This Recommendation provides guidance on how
information and communication technologies (ICTs) can
help countries to adapt to the effect of climate change.
It also provides a framework and a checklist for
countries to integrate ICTs in their national climate
change adaptation strategies.
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9. …… approved by ITU-T Study Group 5
ITU-T L.1503 - Use of information
and communication technology for
climate change adaptation in cities
This Recommendation identifies the impacts of climate
change in cities and explains why cities
need to adapt to its harmful effects.
Draft Recommendation on the use
of ICTs in the adaptation of the
agricultural sector (in process)
This Recommendation will provide brief descriptions on
how ICT can sustain the agriculture sector in the event
of disasters triggered by climate change.
Supplement 24 - ITU-T L.1500 -
Overview of climate change effects
and possible impacts
Supplement 25 - ITU-T L.1502 - Best
practices for infrastructure
adaptation to climate change
This Supplement aims at offering a better
understanding of climate change effects that could
assist in the development of national reports and
recommendations related to adaptation, as well as be
used as a reference to relevant decision makers and
other recommendations.
This Supplement provides general principles and illustrates
best practices on how ICT infrastructure can be adapted to
cope with the effects of climate change.
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10. Technical Report on
“Information & Communications Technology
for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”
Contribution to the work on ICTs & climate change adaptation of Question 15/5 of
ITU-T Study Group 5.
Drafting of the report was led by Telefonica and United Nations Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) secretariat with contributions from smart city stakeholders
First document of its kind : Cover Cities & includes practical examples of ICTs for
climate change adaptation
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11. • It refers to changes in
processes, practices,
and structures to
moderate potential
damages or to benefit
from opportunities
associated with climate
change
Adaptation
• Is the degree to which
geophysical, biological
and socio-economic
systems are
susceptible to, and
unable to cope with,
adverse impacts of
climate change
Vulnerability
• The ability of a system
to adjust to climate
change, to moderate
potential damages, to
take advantage of
opportunities, or to
cope with the
consequences
Adaptive
Capacity
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Box 1, page 3-4 (IPCC, 2007)
Introduction to the Technical Report
Key Definitions
11
13. Climate Change Adaptation in Cities
Climate Change
Adaptation in Cities
3.1 Risks,
vulnerabilities &
Impacts
3.2 Approaches to
climate change
adaptation
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Box 1, page 2-12
13
14. Direct Climate Change Impacts
CityIncreased
Temp.
Heatwaves
Sea Level
Rise
Droughts
Heavy
Rains
Floods
Inland cities: They are
found in the interior part of
the mainland. These cities
like their coastal
counterparts are also at risk.
Coastal Cities: are exposed
to extreme coastal water
level events. 65% of cities in
the world with population
greater than 5 million are in
these areas
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Page 4
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16. Approaches to Climate Change
Adaptation in Cities
UNFCCC has
established that
countries must
develop National
Adaptation Plans
(NAP) and Cities
should apply the
same planning
principles.
Source UNFCCC: http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/publications/publication_ldc_nap_techguidelines.pdf
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17. ICTs Role for C.C Adaptation in Cities
All cities can benefit from ICTs
ICTs for Climate
Change Adaptation
in Cities
a. ICTs for Enhanced
Disaster Risk
Management
b. ICTs for City
Resilience &
Adaptive Capacity
ICTs for City & City
Sectors Adaptation
ICT Sector Self
Adaptation
c. ICTs for Informed
Adaptation Decision
Making
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18. ICTs Role for C.C Adaptation in Cities
All cities can benefit from ICTs
ICTs for Climate
Change Adaptation
in Cities
a. ICTs for Enhanced
Disaster Risk
Management
b. ICTs for City
Resilience &
Adaptive Capacity
ICTs for City & City
Sectors Adaptation
ICT Sector Self
Adaptation
c. ICTs for Informed
Adaptation Decision
Making
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19. a. ICTs for enhanced Disaster Risk Management
(DRM)
DISASTER
PREVENTION
(Prediction and
detection)
EMERGENCY
PREPARDNESS &
RESPONSE
(Alerting)
RECOVERY
(Relief)
DRM
Phases
o Earth
exploration-
satellite services
o Geographic
Information
Systems (GIS)
o Blogging, web 2.0
& social
networking
o Broadcasting
services
terrestrial &
satellite (radio,
TV, etc.)
o Fixed services
terrestrial/satellit
e
o Mobile services
(land or satellite)
o Earth
exploration-
satellite services
o Mobile
emergency &
recovery
networks
o Blogging, web 2.0
& social
networking
EXAMPLES
ITU-T Standards for DRM
-ITU Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) – general format to exchange all-
hazard emergency alerts. Increase warning`s effectiveness & simplify
warning tasks.
-ITU-T E164 that assigns the country code 888 to the UN Office of the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
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20. a. ICTs for Enhanced Disaster Risk Management
Colombo - Sri Lanka
Disaster Early Warning Network
(DEWN)
- Provide timely, reliable& cost-
effective massscale disaster early
warnings.
- Via Cell Broadcast (CB) & short
messages (SMS)
Mexico City - Mexico
Virtual Centre on Climate Change
(CVCCCM)
- Decision making tool
disaster early warnings
- Metropolitan hydro.meterological
monitoring (fires, native crops
recovery, etc)
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Box 1, page 15-16 &
Sri Lanka http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/amp/pwsp/documents/CAPWKSHP-2014-01-07-DMC.pdf
México http://www.cvcccm-atmosfera.unam.mx
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21. ICTs Role for C.C Adaptation in Cities
All cities can benefit from ICTs
ICTs for Climate
Change Adaptation
in Cities
a. ICTs for
Enhanced Disaster
Risk Management
b. ICTs for City
Resilience &
Adaptive Capacity
ICTs for City & City
Sectors Adaptation
ICT Sector Self
Adaptation
c. ICTs for Informed
Adaptation Decision
Making
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22. ICTs for Climate Change
Adaptation in city agriculture
sector. Miyagi (Japan)
- Fujitsu has worked with farmers to
provide sensing network, cameras
and cloud service system for
environmental monitoring
- System to control GHG
temperature, humidity, etc
ICTs for urban planning &
climate change adaptation.
Wuppertal (Germany)
- SUDPLAN Web-based planning,
prediction & training tool to support
long term urban planning.
- Facilitated 3D models to simulate
the surface drainage during a heavy
rain event, allowing climate
planning.
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Page 20-21 & Germany SUDPLAN:
http://sudplan.eu/results/workshop/sudplan-workshop/sudplan-workshop-on-climate-change-and-urban-planning-1.26065
b. ICTs for City Resilience & Adaptive Capacity
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23. 23
Information Technology &
Telecommunications Network
Resiliency New-York (USA)
- After Sandy the city decided “A
stronger more resilient NY”
- Program to guarantee
telecommunications services
resilience planning & preparation. All
Telecom Operators collaborate
Telecommunications Networks
Climate Risks Management –
Lima (Peru)
- Telefonica has worked to manage
the rainy season in Peru which
affects mobile networks base
stations with floods.
- Risk management and preparation
in other counties of South America
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Page 18-19
New York: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doitt/html/citywide/citywide.shtml
b. ICTs Sector Self-Resilience & CC Adaptation
24. c. ICTs for Informed
Adaptation Decision Making
Vivo-Clima: Real time rain
monitoring & pubic information
delivery. Maua Town (BRAZIL)
- Vivo Clima is a platform M2M that
receive rain information in real time.
Captured in web for pubic access
- Pluviometers installed in cell sites
of Telefonica. Captured are sent
through mobile network (3G/GPRS)
Social Media for Rising
Temperature Adaptation Eldoret
(Kenya)
- To raise public awareness about
how to adapt to climate change &
raising temperatures
- Receive information on
temperature through Facebook page
and SMS in their phones
Source: Technical report on “ICTs for Climate Change Adaptation in Cities”. Page 22-23
Eldoret: http://www.trust.org/item/20130716085920-k63xg/?source=spotlight
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25. 25
Framework to include ICTs in Climate
Change Adaptation Policies
Setting the basis. Observation and understanding
(ICTs inside the initial evaluation)
Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
(Assess vulnerabilities including ICT infrastructure)
Planning of adaptation options
(ICTs to find options and ICTs as an option)
Implementation of adaptation actions
(Adaptation options into actions with business models)
Monitoring and evaluating adaptation actions
(ICTs support in monitoring success)
26. Conclusions
Adaptation may seem challenging due to cities and communities need
to adopt long-term time horizons and cope with deep uncertainty.
ICTs can support this process but is important to include them in early
stages of climate change adaptation planning.
Stakeholder collaboration is needed to integrate ICTs in adaptation
plans: central government, cities and citizens
There are lots of initiatives on ICTs and climate change adaptation to
learn from
Source: FG-SSC “Technical Report on Stakeholders for Smart Sustainable Cities”, page 22
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The world is getting warmer
The average temperature of the Earth's surface has increased by about 0.85°C (1.4F) in the last 100 years. Thirteen of the 14 warmest years were recorded in the 21st Century, with 2015 on course to set another record.
Higher temperatures, extreme weather events and higher sea levels are all linked to a warming climate and could have a drastic effect on the world's regions.
Higher temperatures and more extreme weather
The scale of potential impacts is uncertain.
The changes could drive shortages in freshwater, bring about major changes in food production conditions and cause a rise in the number of casualties from floods, storms, heat waves and droughts.
This is because climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extreme weather events - however linking any single event to global warming is complicated.
Vivo Clima is a platform M2M that receive rain information in real time;
Pluviometers (rain gauge equipment) installed in telecommunication sites of Telefônica that are located in risk areas. The data captured are sent through the mobile phone network (3G/GPRS)
Data is sent to the information platform of the National Natural Disaster Monitoring (CEMADEN), which is part of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The government acquired 1,500 pluviometers that are going to be connected in the network 3G/GPRS by the end of 2014 in all provinces.
Setting the basis: Observation and understanding: City planners should consider the role of ICTs in climate change adaptation as a new alternative in their local adaptation plans. They should take stock of existing measures, opportunities and challenges on the integration of ICTs in climate change adaptation.
2) Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities: This should involve an assessment of how ICTs can support to identify adaptation options to climate change, as well as to carry out an assessment of the specific risks and vulnerabilities on ICT infrastructure.
3) Planning of adaptation options: For planning of the adaptation process, it is important to define the role of ICTs in identifying adaptation options for cities, as well as those options that would allow for the use of ICTs for impacts of climate change. Once the potential adaptation options are identified, an assessment should be carried out to determine which of them suit the cities specific context. The approach is based on prioritizing those ICTs that would best support adaptation options in a given city context, including the evaluation of social, environmental and economic variables. This step also involves the prioritization of adaptation options for the ICT infrastructure.
4) Implementation of adaptation actions: This step relates to the development of an implementation plan to convert adaptation options into action. It involves the integration of ICTs in the design of implementation strategies for identified/prioritized adaptation options, together with the implementation of specific adaptation options for the city's ICT infrastructure.
5) Monitoring and evaluating adaptation actions: This step consists of a monitoring system and evaluation of the role on ICTs in climate change adaptation, to ensure the focus and effectiveness of adaptive actions. ICTs have the capacity to support this process in various ways including (but not limited to) usage of software tools to enable modelling, monitoring and analysis of climate change impact in cities. A smart sustainable cities' adaptation checklist is also provided in the last chapter of this report, to enable cities mayors to evaluate the degree of inclusion of ICTs in their cities strategic responses, and assist them in improving relevant adaptation interventions.