Forum V: Can ICT Beat CO2?
Organized by GeSI, Globale e-Sustainability Intiative
Room: Solarlabor Huth
Language:
English only, no simultaneous interpretation available
nur in englischer Sprache, keine Simultanübersetzung verfügbar
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GeSI ist eine Initiative der Informations- und Kommunikationsindustrie für Nachhaltigkeit
Investigate the increasing role Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) can play to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. Discussion topics include: The potential and limits of ICT to reduce GHG emissions. Different strategies and means to realize the potentials of emerging telecommunication services compared to solutions currently offered. The role and responsibility of key stakeholders to develop the necessary tools for maximizing the contribution of ICT to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Forum will include a panel discussion with question also taken from the audience. A possible video conference will include remote participants.
Introduction:
- Marc Duchesne, Chair of the GeSI Climate Change Working Group Director Environmental Services, Bell Canada
ReferentInnen:
- Dennis Pamlin, Global Policy Adviser, WWF, Schweden
- Peter Johnston, Head of Unit, DG Information Society and Media, European Commission
- Prof. Dr. Peter Hennicke, Präsident Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie
- Dr. Luis Neves, Senior Manager, Deutsche Telekom, Corporate Sustainability and Citizenship, GeSI Chair
Moderation:
- Mark Radka, Head of Energy Branch, United Nations Environment Programme