1. ITU-T Study Group 5: Environment, climate change and circular economy
7th Green standard weeks
ITU-T Study Group 5: Environment, climate change and circular economy
Paolo Gemma ITU-T WP3/5 Vice-chairman
4 April2017 Manizales, Colombia

2. Opportunities… …ICTs as enablers for change
ICTs can support the development of the green economy in three principal ways:
By reducing their own direct environmental impacts
By decreasing the direct environmental impacts of other sectors
By fostering a behavioral change in the society
ICTs can support the development of the green economy in three principal ways:
By decreasing direct effects on the environment of the production, distribution, operation and disposal of ICTs through improved energy and materials efficiency, increased use of renewable energy sources, reduced use of toxic materials, and improved recycling and end-of life disposal of ICTs.
By increasing the enabling effects of ICTs on the development of the green economy through improvements in the efficiency of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services throughout the economy and society; by reducing demand for energy and materials through the whole or partial substitution of virtual products and services for their physical equivalents (dematerialisation).
By supporting systemic effects that result in transformation of the behaviour, attitudes and values of individuals as citizens and consumers; economic and social structures; and governance processes.

3. A global challenge needs a global and comprehensive solution
Raising awareness on the role of global standards in spreading access to green ICTs
Working in partnership with major stakeholders to develop green ICTs standards to build a green economy and combat climate change
Standardized achievement can be multiplied worldwide across the whole industry
Do not move emission from a sector to another
The green economy necessitates a high degree of international cooperation.
Raising awareness of the importance of using ICT standards to build a green economy and combat climate change
For the ICT sector, the development of “green data centers” is something of a holy grail, to offset the industry’s “bad boy” image as part of the causes of global warming rather than the solution. Already ICT contributes around 3 percent of global greenhouses gas emissions, due to electricity consumption, and this is projected to get worse as the world shifts toward ever more powerful broadband networks and always-on devices. Data Centers are a particularly egregious contributor to global warming. In the United States, they consume the energy output equivalent to 35 coal-burning power stations, with usage split more or less evenly between running the computers and cooling them down.
(World Bank source)

4. ITU-T Study Group 5: Environment, climate change and circular economy
Lead SG for
SG5 is responsable for:
electromagnetic compatibility, lightning protection and electromagnetic effects
ICTs related to the environment, climate change, energy efficiency and clean energy
circular economy, including e‑waste
Studying ICT environmental aspects of electromagnetic phenomena and climate change.
Studies on how to use ICTs to help countries and the ICT sector to adapt to the effects of environmental challenges, including climate change, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

5. ITU-T Study Group 5: Environment, climate change and circular economy
Producing standards to achieve the
Safe and reliable use of ICT
10 Questions
4 Regional Groups

6. Some key activities of ITU-T SG5
ITU-L.1002 “External universal power adapter solutions for portable information
and communication technology devices ”
Builds on ITU-T standards defining universal chargers for hand-held devices such as mobile phones (ITU-T L.1000)
and stationary devices such as xDSL modems (ITU-T L.1001)
ICT and climate change
Latest Reports
Report on “Sustainable Management of waste electrical and Electronic equipment in Latin America”
Report on “Monitoring of electromagnetic field levels in Latin America” 6

7. ITU-T SG5 key topics PVC WPT Using ICTs to protect the environment
EMF exposure assessment from new and emerging technologies
ICT protection
Internet data-centers protection
WPT
PVC
EMC requirements in ICT facilities
Circular economy
KPIs to assess energy efficiency
Internet of Things (IoT) protection
IoT is likely to experience massive deployment in the coming years
The electromagnetic environment of IoT devices is uncontrolled
Cost-effective surge protection is mandatory
Internet data-centers protection
Internet data center are steadily growing in capacity
The higher power consumption requires that high-voltage power stations be installed in the same building
The resulting electromagnetic environment presents new challenges to the internet servers
Human Exposure to EMF
Assessment of the exposure levels for workers in the close proximity of the radiocommunication antennas
Review of outcome and recommendations from WHO and the changes to the human-exposure guidelines set out by ICNIRP
EMF considerations in smart sustainable cities
EMC requirements in ICT facilities
EMC issues arising from increasing use of switching power equipment such as inverters for PVC (photovoltaic cell） and LED lamps.
Immunity requirement for ICT equipment against vicinity
EM protection from WPT (wireless power transfer)
Methodologies for the environmental impact assessment
Without, it will be impossible to provide meaningful comparisons
Helps to establish the business case to go green
Developed in cooperation with UNFCCC, ETSI, EC and over 40 other organizations, etc..
Starting from ICT good and service to extending the thematic to: organization, project, cities
KPI for SSC&C
KPI Metrics for Smart Sustainable Cities and communities
How to verify the different project and decide the benefit on a scientific base considering impact on citizen but also on environment.
Energy efficiency
ICT equipment offers different service and use different technologies.
Measure same technologies with a standard methodologies to have a effective and applicable metrics and KPI.
Metric for ICT equipment, ICT facilities, network and services
Methods for increase the efficiency
Climate change adaptation
ICT technologies to adapt at climate phenomena.
Resilience ICT solutions
ICT to help country to the climate phenomenas
Solutions for Rural Area at low impact
E-waste
Technique to reduce the production of e-waste (universal adapter)
E-waste correct management to reduce the impact
Resource saving (rare metal recycling)
Green Data Centre

8. ITU-T Study Group 5 Circular economy: Key terms/concepts
Production
Use
Remanufacture
Repair
Recycle
End of lifecycle
Natural resources
Materials acquisition
Refurbish /reuse
End of last lifecycle
Land fill
Energy recovery

9. ITU-T Study Group 5 Environment: Key terms/concepts
Adaptation to climate change
E-waste
Q7/5
Q8/5
Counterfeit ICT devices
Low-cost, sustainable, resilient ICTs

10. ITU-T Study Group 5 Energy efficiency: Key terms/concepts
Guides and terminology
Sustainable clean energy
Q6/5
Q10/5
Assessment to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Energy efficiency
Q9/5

11. Reports & Events on Environment and Climate Change
Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management
The case of Korea: the quantification of GHG reduction effects achieved by ICTs
Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change
15 events from Sept 2014 to Sept 2016
The case of Korea: the quantification of GHG reduction effects achieved by ICTs: This report demonstrates the potential GHG reductions by ICT services, estimates the reduced volume of GHG, and identifies major ICT GHG reduction enablers in Korea
Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management: This report emphasizes how ICTs can overcome some of the challenges faced in the water sector when there is proper stakeholder involvement.
Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change: This report explores the impacts of climate change on the ICT sector and the potential for adaptation, while emphasizing the need for resilient pathways of action.
Report on “Monitoring of electromagnetic field levels in Latin America”: This Report provides an overview on how compliance with national and international standards can assist the management and mitigation of public concerns pertaining to EMF.
Report on “Sustainable Management of waste electrical and Electronic equipment in Latin America”: This report provides an overview of e-waste management in Latin America suggesting 10 key steps to countries on how to handle e-waste.
Report on “Sustainable Management of waste electrical and Electronic equipment in Latin America”
Report on “Monitoring of electromagnetic field levels in Latin America”

12. 15 – 24 May 2017 Geneva, Switzerland
Next ITU-T SG5 meeting
15 – 24 May 2017 Geneva, Switzerland

13. THANK YOU! Additional Information
ITU-T/SG5 “Environment & Climate Change” itu.int/go/tsg5
ITU-T and Climate Change itu.int/go/ITU-T/climate

14. Useful information

15. ITU-T SG5 main results Damage prevention and safety
ITU-T K.105 “Lightning protection of photovoltaic power supply systems feeding radio base stations”
ITU-T K.110 “Lightning protection of the dedicated transformer for radio base station ”
ITU-T K.111 “Protection of surrounding structures of telecommunication towers against lightning ”.
ITU-T K.112 “Lightning protection, earthing and bonding: practical procedures for radio base station”.

16. Electromagnetic fields: emission, immunity and human exposure
ITU-T SG5 main results
ITU EMF Guide and Mobile App produced and translated into the six UN languages. A Malaysian version was launched in April 2016.
Electromagnetic fields: emission, immunity and human exposure
ITU-T K.100 “Measurement of radio frequency electromagnetic fields to determine compliance with human exposure limits when a base station is put into service”
ITU-T K.113 “Generation of radiofrequency electromagnetic field level maps”.
ITU-T K.115 “ Mitigation methods against electromagnetic security threats

17. ITU-T SG5 main results ICT and climate change
ITU-T L.1002 “External universal power adapter solutions for portable information and communication technology devices ”
ITU-T L.1330 “Energy efficiency measurement and metrics for telecommunication networks” together with ETSI EE
ITU-T L.1440 “Methodology for environmental impact assessment of information and communication technologies at city level ”
ITU-T L.1500 “Framework on ICT and adaptation to the effects of climate change”
ITU-T L.1700 “Requirements and framework for low-cost sustainable telecommunications infrastructure for rural communications in developing countries ”.

18. ITU-T SG5 main results Damage prevention and safety
ITU-T K.95 “Surge parameters of isolating transformers used in telecommunication devices and equipment”
ITU-T K.96 “Surge protective components: Overview of surge mitigation functions and technologies”
ITU-T K.104 “Method for identifying the transfer potential of the earth potential rise from high or medium voltage networks to the earthing system or neutral of low voltage networks”
ITU-T K.107 “Method for determining the impedance to earth of earthing systems”
ITU-T K.98 “Overvoltage protection guide for telecommunication equipment installed in customer premises”
ITU-T K.20 “Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre to overvoltages and overcurrents”
ITU-T K.97 “Lightning protection of distributed base stations”
ITU-T K.101 “Shielding factors for lightning protection”
ITU-T K.105 “Lightning protection of photovoltaic power supply systems feeding radio base stations”
ITU-T K.117 "Primary protector parameters for the surge protection of equipment Ethernet ports" 
ITU-T K.118 "Requirements for Lightning Protection of Fibre To The distribution point (FTTdp) Equipment"   
ITU-T K.119  "Conformance Assessment of Radio Base Stations Regarding Lightning Protection and Earthing". 
ITU-T K.120 "Lightning Protection and Earthing of Miniature Base Station" 

19. Electromagnetic fields: emission, immunity and human exposure
ITU-T SG5 main results
Electromagnetic fields: emission, immunity and human exposure
ITU-T K.58 “EMC, resistibility and safety requirements and guidance for determining responsibility under co-located information and communication technology installations” (rev)
ITU-T K.59 “Electromagnetic compatibility, resistibility and safety requirements and procedures for connection to unbundled cables” (rev)
ITU-T K.100 “Measurement of radio frequency electromagnetic fields to determine compliance with human exposure limits when a base station is put into service”
ITU-T K.113 “Generation of radiofrequency electromagnetic field level maps”.
ITU-T K.106 “Techniques to mitigate interference between radio devices and cable or equipment connected to wired broadband networks and cable television networks”
ITU-T K.114 “Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and measurement methods for digital cellular mobile communication base station equipment”.
ITU-T K.81 “High-power electromagnetic immunity guide for telecommunication systems”
ITU-T K.115 “Mitigation methods against electromagnetic security threats”
ITU-T K.116 “Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and test methods for radio telecommunication terminal equipment”
ITU-T K.121  "Guidance on the Environmental Management for Compliance with Radio Frequency EMF limits for Radiocommunication Base
ITU-T K.122 (ex. K.emf) "Exposure levels in the close proximity of the radiocommunication antennas" 
ITU-T K.123 (ex. K.e_faci) “EMC requirements for electrical systems in telecommunication facilities” 
ITU-T K.124 "Overview of particle radiation effects on telecommunications systems" 
Symposiums on human exposure to EMF were held, which disseminated knowledge on EMF exposure.
The studies were carried out in close cooperation with WHO, ICNIRP and IEC TC106.

20. ITU-T SG5 main results ICT and climate change
ITU-T L.1101 “Measurement methods to characterize rare metals in information and communication technology goods”
ITU-T L.1005 “Test suites for assessment of the universal charger solution”
ITU-T L "Test suites for assessment of the External universal power adapter solutions for stationary information and communication technology devices" 
ITU-T L.1007 "Test suites for assessment of the External universal power adapter solutions for portable information and communication technology devices"
ITU-T L.1010 “ Green battery solution for mobile phones and other hand-held information and communication technology devices”
ITU-T L.1201 “Architecture of power feeding systems of up to 400 VDC”, ITU-T L.1202 “Methodologies for evaluating the performance of an up to 400 VDC power feeding system and its environmental impact”
ITU-T L.1205 "Interfacing of renewable energy or distributed power sources to up to 400 VDC power feeding systems"
ITU-T L.1300 “Best practices for green data centres”
ITU-T L.1301 “Minimum data set and communication interface requirements for data centre energy management”
ITU-T L.1302 “Assessment of energy efficiency on infrastructure in data centres and telecom centres”
ITU-T L.1315 "Standardization terms and trends in energy efficiency“
 ITU-T L.1325 "Green ICT solutions for telecom network facilities" 
ITU-T L.1331 "Assessment of mobile network energy efficiency”
ITU-T L.1350 “Energy efficiency metrics of a base station site”
ITU-T L.1360 "Energy control of SDN architecture"
ITU-T L.1502 “Adapting information and communication technology infrastructure to the effects of climate change”
ITU-T L.1503 “Information and communication technologies for climate change adaptation in cities”.
ITU-T L.1504 "ICT and adaptation of agriculture to the effects of climate change" 
ITU-T Y.4900/L.1600 “Overview of key performance indicators in smart sustainable cities”
ITU-T Y.4901/L.1601 “Key performance indicators related to the use of information and communication technology in smart sustainable cities”
ITU-T Y.4902/L.1602 “Key performance indicators related to the sustainability impacts of information and communication technology in smart sustainable cities”.

21. ITU-T SG5 related groups
Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities
Focus Group on Smart Water Management
From February 2013 to May 2015
From June 2013 to March 2015
21 Technical Specifications and Reports developed
4 Technical Reports developed
Regional Groups
JCA on ICT and Climate Change
Regional Groups for:
Africa (SG5 RG-AFR)
17 Meetings from April 2009 to October 2015
Sought co-operation from external bodies
Visible contact point for ICT and Climate Change activities
Arab Region (SG5 RG-ARB)
Americas (SG5 RG-AMR)
Asia and the Pacific (SG5 RG-AP)
Cooperation with external bodies such as IEC, ISO, Academia

22. Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities
4 Working Groups
WG1. ICT role and roadmap for SSC
WG2. SSC infrastructure
WG3. Standardization gaps, KPIs and metrics
WG4. Policy and positioning
21 Technical Specifications and Reports developed
Established in February 2013 and concluded in May 2015
Open platform for smart-city stakeholders
Over 150 participants
Liaison with over 90 SDOs, UN agencies, and Forums

24. Focus Group on Smart Water Management
Technical Report on “The role of ICTs in water resource management"
Technical Report on "Requirements for water sensing and early warning systems"
Technical report on "Standardization gap analysis for smart water management"
Technical Report on "Smart water management - Global initiatives and key stakeholders"
​Report on Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management
Established in June 2013 and concluded in March 2015
4 Technical Reports
5 meetings

25. Events and activities on Environment and Climate change
4th ITU Green Standards Week Setting the vision for smart sustainable cities Beijing, China, September 2014. 
Forum on Building a Better Connected World, Making Networks Greener Madrid, Spain, May 2016. 
5th ITU Green Standards Week Cities and Climate Change”: From the New Climate Agreement to the New Urban Agenda Nassau, Bahamas, December 2015. 
Forum on “Shaping smarter and more sustainable cities: Striving for Sustainable Development Goals” Rome, Italy, May 2016. 
11th Symposium on ICT, Environment and Climate Change Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 April 2016. 
6th ITU Green Standards Week Shaping Smart Sustainable Cities: Towards Habitat III Montevideo, Uruguay 5-9 September 2016. 
Joint UN Workshop on “Towards building effective partnerships for sustainable management on E-waste Geneva, 5 May 2016. 
Forum on The catalytic role of ICTs to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: 11, 12 and 13 City of La Plata, Argentina, 12 September 2016