The research highlights how information and communications technology ict, and in particular mobile technology, can help accelerate the achievement of the. Although access to and deployment of information communication technology ict are cited as specific targets in only four of the sdgs 4, 5, 9 and 17, ict plays a role in the realization of all of the sdgs. Toolkit on environmental sustainability for the ict sector. Information technology sustainability problems and possible solutions 11 all of these new opportunities gives or may give an i mpact that is positive in one or another way, b ut not always this. Virtually every stage of the ict lifecycle has an impact on the environment in some way. First of all, thank you all the interviewees for generously sharing your experiences and views. The internet can be a force for sustainability if powered by. Ict play an important role in sustaining the economy of a country. Toolkit on environmental sustainability for the ict sector itu.
The creation and development of the internet and ict sector which, once. Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies highlevel political forum hlpf 2018. Objective of ict for sustainable development some of the objectives of ict in sustainable in development countries include1. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf innovation, sustainability and ict article pdf available in procedia computer science 7. Sustainable ict equals not ict for sustainability sciencedirect. Therefore, the assessment and governance of sustainability becomes a central challenge our society is facing. The fifth ifip conference on sustainable internet and ict. Information and communication technology for sustainable development shows how ict, as an enabler for all spheres of development, can help innovate business processes and operations, and provide faster integration of new technologies into business systems. Ict for sustainable growth europa information society. An emerging research field 5 just a special case of sustainable use, whereby s planet, f ful.
The united nations sustainable development goals sdgs call for several advances by the year 2030. This further increase social divides, widens the gap between rich and poor countries, regions, individuals and even between. Finally, sections 6 and 7 consider the implications of the discussion for both sustainable development and ict internet policy domains, propose an approach to furthering analysis of the relationship between them, and make recommendations for improving understanding. Sustainable ict in corporate organizations september 2012 this document focuses on the main sustainability issues companies face in using ict products and services in their own organizations across four main ict areas. Information and communication technologies ict and applications apps for tourists are key tools for the sustainability of world cultural heritage sites wchs. A discussion paper 4 the desire for sustainability along these lines is strongly endorsed within the international community, though not all commentators believe it is achievable, and many national and international policies seem to prioritize shortterm rather than sustainable growth. Author links open overlay panel matthias hofstetter thomas gees reinhard riedl adamantios koumpis. Information and communications technology for sustainable development defining a global research agenda ictsd project investigators. Sustainability free fulltext a novel ict framework for. Arunachalam, carnegie mellon university raj reddy, carnegie mellon university rahul tongia, carnegie mellon university.
Essays on the relationship between ict and sustainability. This paper provides a novel ict framework for addressing sustainable development goals. Ict and strategic sustainable development i acknowledgements many people have helped me to move forward in this ambitious journey, one step at a time. Opening of day 1 chris lloyd, gesi vicechair, verizon. Feb 05, 2014 guardian sustainable business this article is more than 6 years old. Toolkit on environmental sustainability for the ict sector ess. With rising energy consumption, global warming and ewaste, the idea of green computing is widely taken into serious consideration by both the government agencies and private companies, as their contribution in good practices for sustainable development.
The concept of sustainable development has been elaborated and refined in the years since the brundtland report on environment and development, which. The 5 th ifip conference on sustainable internet and ict for sustainability sustainit 2017 will be held december 67, 2017 in funchal, portugal, and will be hosted by the madeira interactive technologies institute the constant evolution of information and communications ict technologies presents an opportunity to foster the muchneeded transformation that will lead the world towards the. Interventions aimed at improving the access, affordability, and quality of mobile broadband will be the key to increase internet use in ldcs. Usa supported by national science foundation, world bank, and the united nations v. Internet of things guidelines for sustainability 3 the world economic forum has a vision to shape a sustainable, inclusive and trustworthy digital future. The internet and sustainable development internet society. In addition to affordability measures, building the ict skills of. The fujitsu consulting sustainability team conducted an ict sustainability quick start assessment. Ict, policy and sustainable economic development 2017 icc. Sustainable information technology and information technology for sustainability are two very different but integrated concepts. Your many valuable insights made my journey into sustainable ict a lot richer learning. Pdf utilizing ict for sustainable development in developing.
Internet encyclopaedia of ecological economics sustainability and sustainable development jonathan m. Pdf ict innovations for sustainability is an investigation of how information and communication technology can contribute to sustainable development find. The third level of ict effects is the most difficult one to be treated quantitatively. June 2015 table of contents overview the context for sustainable development icts, the internet and sdgs how icts can facilitate the implementation of the sdgs priorities for internet. Although there is not much political attention being paid to the ict for sustainability issue yet, there are scientific voices pointing out the crucial role that ict could play for sustainable development in the future. In the developed world, for example, over 80% of individuals use the internet. Guardian sustainable business this article is more than 6 years old. Internet infrastructure, user behavior, and social practices to macro economic. The fifth ifip conference on sustainable internet and ict for. Here the concept of just sustainability will be used as a more egalitarian con ception of sustainable development jacobs 1999. Ict is more than connecting to the internethuman development programs require integration of all forms of ict and media, such as mobile telephony, tv. Ict innovation and sustainable development lse research online. Ict innovations for sustainability is an investigation of how information and communication technology can contribute to sustainable development. The internet can be a force for sustainability if powered by renewables this article is more than 6 years old.
Users may download andor print one copy of any articles in lse. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development sustainabledevelopment. Ict4s is a series of conferences exploring the use of information and communication technologies for sustainability. Unfortunately, too many people still lack internet and telecommunications access but the ict sector is committed to ex. Ict and sustainable development should then focus on the potential contribution of ict to implement decoupling strategies. This paper examines the ways in which the internet and other information and communication technologies icts can improve critical shortcomings to sustainable development efforts. Practice, policy and promise, brought together leaders from academia, industry, and government to discuss the promise of the internet of things iot for managing energy, water, and transportation in the urban environment. Coding together for the sustainable development goals.
Ict and the sustainability of world heritage sites. This edition of sustainit continues this theme by focusing on interdisciplinary scientific challenges of enhancing the sustainability of ict and via ict. Focused on sustainability, the book addresses strategic approaches to cope with a range of climatic, environmental, cybersecurity. A discussion paper 3 sustainable development seeks to achieve these multiple objectives, not by trading them off one against another, but holistically, through government policies, business strategies and lifestyle approaches that reinforce the mutuality of economic, social and environmental goals. The 5 th ifip conference on sustainable internet and ict for sustainability sustainit 2017 will be held december 67, 2017 in funchal, portugal, and will be hosted by the madeira interactive technologies institute. Promoting sustainable development through ict in developing countries abduraman saidu1, yahya tukur2 and suleiman h. The internet can be a force for sustainability if powered. Prechristmas period and black friday offer a good opportunity to discuss issues related to sustainable consumption. These twin problems of reducing the environmental impact of ict and exploiting ict for a more sustainable world form the underlying theme for sustainit since its inception in 2010.
Sustainable development goals ict playbook download pdf the uns sustainable development goals sdgs to end extreme poverty in all forms create the framework for the global leaders to address global challenges over the next 15 years. Future of digital economy and society system initiative. Ict innovations for sustainability lorenz hilty springer. Information and communications technology for sustainable development defining a global research agenda ict sd project investigators. The internet and other icts as tools and catalysts for sustainable. Yet, in many places, people and communities cannot access computers or the internet. Increasing the sustainability impact of supply chain strategies. Parameters of sustainable development environmental sustainability should be able. Sustainable development ethics technological determinism life cycle assessment. Charles henry information technology department, university college of the caribbean, kingston, jamaica. Sustainability for and by information communications. Finally, sections 6 and 7 consider the implications of the discussion for both sustainable development and ictinternet policy domains, propose an approach to furthering analysis of the relationship between them, and make recommendations for improving understanding.
One should readily agree that, as with most things in this world, applying ict to propel any development will have its benefits and pitfalls. Defining a new paradigm in 1987 the world commission on environment and development sought to address the problem of conflicts between environment and development goals. Sdg digital investment framework a wholeofgovernment approach to investing in digital technologies to achieve the sdgs. This benchmark captures the impact of ict on the sdgs from an national perspective and provides insight to help accelerate the creation of a more sustainable world. Pdf information technology sustainability problems and.
Their integration into tourism marketing strategies poses challenges regarding the satisfaction of the expectations of the target stakeholders, particularly senior tourists, people aged 60 and over. It is characterized by both local and global considerations, in the context of economic, ecological, and social aspects of. Download pdf the uns sustainable development goals sdgs to end extreme poverty in all forms create the framework for the global leaders to address global challenges over the next 15 years. This is a rapid tool that includes interviews with key stakeholders, provided a global benchmarking analysis, current ict sustainability state and a detailed strategy on how to achieve best practice in sustainable ict. World corps, for example, use ict to impart technical and business related skillsets to disadvantaged persons by promoting employment through sustainable and environmentally sound enterprises, such as internet centers whereas community learning center, also in india, use technology to enhance elementary education and computer literacy among. The internet and other icts as tools and catalysts for. Illustration for sustainability in natural hazards management and chemical process engineering. This site4skills addresses the need to reduce the energy usage and carbon emissions in, for example, computers and data centres. Internet use in ldcs are low levels of ict literacy, little local content, and lack of trust. These actors were selected on a qualitative basis, meaning that individuals and groups were. Jun 20, 2017 yet, in many places, people and communities cannot access computers or the internet. The european commission aims to make sure icts information and communication technologies contribute to the development of a more sustainable europe and is, therefore, focusing on energy efficiency, water management and climate change adaptation. The challenges of a sustainable supply chain for the ict industry introduced by andreas harker, chair of the gesi industry. Information and communications technology for sustainable.
The definition of sustainability the route to true sustainability, according to the classical definition, has three distinct steps, each having to be taken in strict order. Despite the progress on global challenges made in recent years, the power of technology has not yet been. Sustainable development is critical to ensure the future of humanity. Jul 09, 20 ict sustainability is about ensuring that ict is designed, manufactured, managed and used in a way that minimizes environmental impact and meets the aims of sustainable development. To deliver the critical outcomes to achieve this vision, we are focusing on six key areas across the digital economy and society system.
Icts, sustainability and the green economy global information. A global perspective on sdg9 sustainable development. Sep 23, 2015 the research highlights how information and communications technology ict, and in particular mobile technology, can help accelerate the achievement of the 17 sustainable development goals. To network agencies, academic institutions and organizations to create a support system for ict skills development. In terms of growing awareness about environmental impact of computing, green technology is gaining increasing importance. To develop highend entrepreneurship using it methods, tools and infrastructures. Regarding the role of ict in the sustainability dilemma 3, there are two. Ict for sustainable development coding together for the sustainable development goals this open source collaboration initiative promotes collaboration between academia, private sector, civil society, and governments to build open source software for the sustainable development goals adopted at the united nations.
Sustainable information and communications technology. In this way, we can communicate globally, without borders. The future of global development should be driven by connectivity and the spread of ideas, information, and innovation. Pdf ict innovations for sustainability researchgate. Whereas one group staunchly defends employing ict for guiding and implementing sustainable development, others fight vigorously to highlight its many negatives. Computers in industry ict for sustainability in industry. Information and communication technology for sustainable. Tv programmes delivered by the broadcast network versus download via the. Ict sustainability is about ensuring that ict is designed, manufactured, managed and used in a way that minimizes environmental impact and meets the aims of sustainable development.
This open source collaboration initiative promotes collaboration between academia, private sector, civil society, and governments to build open source software for the sustainable development goals. This is a rapid tool that includes interviews with key stakeholders, provided a global benchmarking analysis, current ict sustainability state and a detailed strategy on. The ict industry has made huge progress creating more responsible and sustainable supply chains over the past decade, such as through the growth of the electronic industry citizenship coalition and conflictfree sourcing initiative. The use of ict to drive sustainable development is a constant debate. Apart from the case that this may be a paradox as consumption presupposes lack of sustainability at all or keeping this at a necessary minimum, we may all be used to terms like immaterial and intangible goods or services so wherever. Ict sustainability and being a sustainable business. Sustainability free fulltext a novel ict framework. Editorial full text access ict for sustainability in industry. However, the internet and its multifaceted platforms provide a potential solution to these problems. Erdmann and hilty 5 discuss how rebound effects can be dealt with in a. Clearly, ict transformation can change peoples lives for the better. Ict, policy and sustainable economic development 2017.
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