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ITU-ETSI Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) organized the "ITU-ETSI Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation", which took place from 11–12 December 2024, in ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ETSI and ITU ICT Sustainability Symposium: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation brought together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to explore the crucial role of standards in promoting sustainable ICT practices. Standards guide the development of technologies that minimize environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.

Through the circular design of ICT products, networks and services, standards ensure environmentally friendly technology. Lifecycle assessments consider all stages from creation to disposal, helping to assess, analyse and reduce the overall environmental footprint.

Environmental impact assessment reporting fosters accountability by evaluating and communicating the environmental effects of ICT products, networks and services. The digital product passport provides detailed environmental information, enabling informed consumer choices.

Adapting ICT products, networks and services to climate change ensures resilience, while standards for environmental conditions guarantee efficient and safe operation. Furthermore, ICT solutions enable the environmental impact in other sectors to be reduced.

These topics form the backbone of the symposium, drove the agenda for a greener digital future by highlighting the intersections between technology, standards and sustainability.

The objectives of the symposium included: 
Participation in the Symposium was open to all. This included ETSI Members, ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions, as well as to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation was free of charge.

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