1. ITU-T and Climate Change: Setting the Standard
Arthur Levin, Head, Standardization Policy Division (ITU-T)
Presentation of ITU Background Paper
ITU/CITIC
Symposium on ICTs and Climate Change
Quito, 8-10 July 2009
The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the ITU or its Membership.

2. ITU-T and Climate Change: Setting the Standard
FG on ICT&CC concluded with 4 Deliverables in March 2009.
Inputs from non-ITU members (e.g., academia) were also taken into considerations
Mandate of SG5 was expanded at the last TSAG (28-30 April 2009)
New SG5 title: Environment and climate change
SG5 created a new WP 3/5
All SGs examining impact of recommendations on climate change
SGs developing standards for new energy efficient technologies
E.g. SG-13 on Next Generation Networks
NGN estimated to be 40% more energy efficient

3. ITU-T: Building Knowledge on Climate Change
Res. 73 WTSA-08): ITU Member States recognized important role of ICTs in addressing climate change
ITU-T issued major Technology Watch Reports on Climate Change and positive impact of new technologies
Next Generation Networks, Intelligent Transport Systems, etc
Organizing Major Symposia on ICT and CC
2008: Kyoto and London
2009: Quito and Seoul (virtual event)
ITU-T pioneering energy efficient work methods
Paperless meetings, on-line work tools, etc.
ITU-T leading Dynamic Coalition on Internet and Climate Change as part of IGF

4. Challenges
Develop a methodology to measure impact of ICTs as part of national GHG reduction programs
Identify priority sectors where ICTs can reduce emissions (e.g. smart buildings
Grow the ICT industry in an environmentally friendly manner
Disposal of ICTs

5. Deliverables from FG on ICT&CC
Deliverable 1: Definition
Defines the terms needed to analyze the major relationships between ICTs and Climate Change
Deliverable 2: Gap analysis and standards roadmap
Shows ongoing work (done by ITU, other standard bodies, universities, etc.) and future study issues
Deliverable 3: Methodologies
Covers the assessment of ICT sector’s emission over the entire life cycle of ICT devices
Also covers reducing other sector’s emission by the use of ICT
Deliverable 4: Direct and Indirect Impact of ITU Standards
Provides tools and guidelines to evaluate the reduction of emission of ICT sector and of other sector by the use of ICT

6. Working Party 3/5 structure
Chairman: Keith Dickerson(UK)
Vice Chairmen: Eunsook Kim (Korea) and Takeshi Origuchi (Japan)
Rapporteur
Associate Rapporteur
Q17/5
Paolo Gemma (China)
Franz Zichy (US)
Q18/5
Jean Manuel Canet (France)
Takafumi Hashitani (Japan)
Q19/5
Kaoru Asakura (Japan)
Didier Marquet (France) (Acting)
Q20/5
Gilbert Buty (France)
Dave Faulkner (UK)
Q21/5
Didier Marquet (France) & Julio Cesar (Brazil)
Xia Zhang (China) & Paulo Curado (Brazil)

7. New and revised Questions
Q14/5(revised): Guides and terminology on environment and climate change
Q17/5(new): Coordination and Planning of ICT&CC related standardization
Q18/5(new): Methodology of environmental impact assessment of ICT
Q19/5(new): Power feeding systems
Q20/5(new): Data collection for Energy Efficiency for ICTs over the lifecycle
Q21/5(continuation of Q.19/15): Environmental protection and recycling of ICT equipments/facilities

8. Joint Coordination Activity (JCA)
Established at the last TSAG meeting (28-30 April 2009)
Objectives:
To co-ordinate across ITU-T SGs (in particular SGs 5, 9, 13, 15 and 16), and with ITU-R and ITU-D.
To seek co-operation from external bodies including non-ITU member organizations
Convener
Mr. Ahmed Zeddam (France)
Co-convener
Mr. Dave Faulkner (UK)
Invitations for the first meeting during the next SG5 meeting (Oct. 2009) to various bodies to be sent shortly

9. Next Steps/Actions
Stimulate correspondence activities (e.g., on Universal Charging Solution) toward the next SG5 meeting (Oct. 2009) so that Contributions will be submitted appropriately
Identify areas which need collaboration through JCA activities
Plan WP/Question level meeting after the next SG5 meeting to accelerate progress

10. References FG-ICT&CC deliverables: New SG5 mandate: TD120(Gen/5)
New SG5 mandate: TD120(Gen/5)
Wording of New SG5 Questions: TD211R1(Gen/5)
Terms of reference for JCA-ICT&CC: TD121 (Gen/5)
ITU events on climate change:

11. Thank you International Telecommunication Union
Arthur Levin Head, Standardization Policy Division