1. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Promoting The Green Economy Through ICT Nakiguli Helen Cynthia, Environment Management Specialist, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ITU Workshop on “Building a Sustainable Future Through Green ICT Standards” (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013)

2. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Outline Understanding the green economy Interaction;ICT and the Environment ICTs relation to the green economy Challenges Recommendations for the region 2

3. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Green Economy: What is it? An economy that results in “improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.” (UNEP 2011) 3 Low carbon Social inclusive Resource Efficient

4. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Interaction between ICT and the Environment 4 ICT infrastructure and services Applications Effects on Economic Growth Systemic Effects

5. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 ICT... A key enabler of the Green Economy Decreasing its direct effects – lifecycle Energy/Material, toxic material, recycling techniques efficiency Increasing its enabling effect in other sectors Efficiency, smart cities and societies (substitution/dematerialisation) Supporting the systemic effects Life style changes – Green Consumerism 5

6. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Anticipated Challenges Rebound Effect Vs. Efficiency Increase energy and material efficiency- increased consumption Impact of substitution (dematerialisation) on Human Relationships- individual, social, community etc Unforeseen events New threats and vulnerabilities …….. Policies/strategies in place to tackles these barriers that would hinder ICT’s drive to green economy……… 6

7. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 15-16 (am) July 2013 Recommendations Political will Policies, frameworks and strategies Affordable access and availability of broadband to all Promotion of renewable energy Enhance intergovernmental/inter- sectoral collaboration Subsidies for adoption to “Greener ICT” solutions Attract investment Research and innovation Capacity building Awareness Benchmark on best practices 7