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Climate Action 2011-2012
Article by Luis Neves, GeSI Chairman, on Transformative ICT Solutions
Tackling climate change is not only a huge challenge for the world – it is also a significant opportunity. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector can make a huge contribution to low-carbon development through the deployment of innovative products and services which can provide the same or better service while reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent or more. This tremendous opportunity needs to be better understood and supported by those who can make a difference. Only by applying transformative solutions across different business sectors can we hope to realise the proven potential for dramatic results in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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An Energy-Aware Survey of Mobile Phone Chargers
This report analyses the most commercially available mobile phone chargers and a number of handheld devices to evaluate the correlation between their rated power and mechanical/electrical characteristics. The report's findings have served as input in the development of an ITU standard on the Universal Charger solution for mobile phones, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices.
 Download the Report (PDF, 3.7 MB)
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ITU-GeSI Report on Using ICTS to Tackle Climate Change
Information & Communications Technologies (ICTs) can be used in a number of ways to meet the requirements of the three main pillars of the Bali Action Plan arising from COP-13 in December 2007.
ICTs can address these and the problems that all countries face with respect to Climate Change.
Download the Report (PDF, 0.6 MB)
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The e-Skills Manifesto
Europe is at a crossroads. It has a number of choices. The first is denial. Denial that its economic power and social model is under threat from emerging economies that are building huge armies of hungry, digital literate innovators who intend to ‘eat our lunch’ and more.
This manifesto exists to raise both awareness of the challenges we face and to provide actionable advice on what needs to be done.
Download the Manifesto (PDF, 2 MB)
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GeSI Activity Report
June 2009- This Activity Report marks GeSI’s first year as a legal independent entity, and international non-profit organisation with an office in Brussels. During the year, we established a foundation, launched subsequent SMART 2020 regional reports (for the US and Portugal, see below), and increased our membership and partnerships.
GeSI’s dedicated working group leaders, active members and partners enable GeSI to respond to stakeholders faster than before, engage with policy makers more frequently, disseminate information and overall, raise awareness on sustainability issues to wide and diverse audiences around the world.
Download the Activity Report (PDF, 1 MB)
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Climate Action 2009 / 2010
Chairman of the Global e-SuStainability initiative (GeSi), Luis Neves, says of Climate Action:
"Modern high-speed communication networks are a crucial enabler for almost all industries, essential for leading the way to a low-carbon society. this is the firm belief of the global e-sustainability initiative (gesi), along with the conviction that sustainability is fundamental for long-term economic growth and competitiveness. In the context of the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the author outlines the range of initiatives that gesi has undertaken with its members and global partners."
Download the Climate Action report (PDF 2.4 MB)
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ITU News
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues, and the global focal point for governments and the private sector in developing networks and services.
For the recent article on GeSI engagement in combating the climate change, please click here.
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ICT World Today
ICT World Today is a journal on Information and Communication Tecnology for Development developed by the Korea Information Society Development Institute with support from UN-APCICT.
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Social and Environmental Responsibility in Metals Supply to the Electronic Industry
A study on how aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, palladium and tin are mined, recycled, purchased and where they are used in electronics products
Download this publication in PDF format
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GeSI: A platform for ICT companies and stakeholders to contribute towards e-sustainability
See the article here (Part 1) and here (Part 2)
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Climate Action 2011-2012
Article by Luis Neves, GeSI Chairman, on Transformative ICT Solutions
Tackling climate change is not only a huge challenge for the world – it is also a significant opportunity. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector can make a huge contribution to low-carbon development through the deployment of innovative products and services which can provide the same or better service while reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent or more. This tremendous opportunity needs to be better understood and supported by those who can make a difference. Only by applying transformative solutions across different business sectors can we hope to realise the proven potential for dramatic results in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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An Energy-Aware Survey of Mobile Phone Chargers
This report analyses the most commercially available mobile phone chargers and a number of handheld devices to evaluate the correlation between their rated power and mechanical/electrical characteristics. The report's findings have served as input in the development of an ITU standard on the Universal Charger solution for mobile phones, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices.
Download the Report (PDF, 3.7 MB)
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ITU-GeSI Report on Using ICTS to Tackle Climate Change
Information & Communications Technologies (ICTs) can be used in a number of ways to meet the requirements of the three main pillars of the Bali Action Plan arising from COP-13 in December 2007.
ICTs can address these and the problems that all countries face with respect to Climate Change.
Download the Report (PDF, 0.6 MB)
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The e-Skills Manifesto
Europe is at a crossroads. It has a number of choices. The first is denial. Denial that its economic power and social model is under threat from emerging economies that are building huge armies of hungry, digital literate innovators who intend to ‘eat our lunch’ and more.
This manifesto exists to raise both awareness of the challenges we face and to provide actionable advice on what needs to be done.
Download the Manifesto (PDF, 2 MB)
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GeSI Activity Report
June 2009- This Activity Report marks GeSI’s first year as a legal independent entity, and international non-profit organisation with an office in Brussels. During the year, we established a foundation, launched subsequent SMART 2020 regional reports (for the US and Portugal, see below), and increased our membership and partnerships.
GeSI’s dedicated working group leaders, active members and partners enable GeSI to respond to stakeholders faster than before, engage with policy makers more frequently, disseminate information and overall, raise awareness on sustainability issues to wide and diverse audiences around the world.
Download the Activity Report (PDF, 1 MB)
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Climate Action 2009 / 2010
Chairman of the Global e-SuStainability initiative (GeSi), Luis Neves, says of Climate Action:
"Modern high-speed communication networks are a crucial enabler for almost all industries, essential for leading the way to a low-carbon society. this is the firm belief of the global e-sustainability initiative (gesi), along with the conviction that sustainability is fundamental for long-term economic growth and competitiveness. In the context of the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the author outlines the range of initiatives that gesi has undertaken with its members and global partners."
Download the Climate Action report (PDF 2.4 MB)
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ITU News
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues, and the global focal point for governments and the private sector in developing networks and services.
For the recent article on GeSI engagement in combating the climate change, please click here.
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ICT World Today
ICT World Today is a journal on Information and Communication Tecnology for Development developed by the Korea Information Society Development Institute with support from UN-APCICT.
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Social and Environmental Responsibility in Metals Supply to the Electronic Industry
A study on how aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, palladium and tin are mined, recycled, purchased and where they are used in electronics products
Download this publication in PDF format
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GeSI: A platform for ICT companies and stakeholders to contribute towards e-sustainability
See the article here (Part 1) and here (Part 2)
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