1. Green ICT
Green ICTs have become a principal need in the current
age, in view of the deteriorating environmental conditions
and climate change impact and the potential inherent
in ICTs in mitigating the effects of climate change. The
state is expected to mitigate the effects of climate
change through the adoption of national policies that
correspond to the global trends, while taking into
consideration national needs and priorities. ICT tools can
play a significant role in mitigating and adapting the
effects of climate change. They contribute in offering
solutions for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions
caused by other sectors. Therefore, a group of policies
should be adopted in this regard. They are as follows:
Linking ICTs, the environment and energy policies to
improve environmental performance
Linking and coordinating ICT, environment and energy
policies
Promoting energy efficiency and sustainable
management of resources through the use of ICTs
Integrating ICT policies in the national adaptation
plans with the aim of reducing emissions and
facilitating climate change adaptation
Developing and adopting methodologies to measure
and mitigate the impact of ICTs on the environment
Development of indicators to assess the potential of
green and smart ICTs in reducing the negative impact
of other sectors on the environment.
a-Developing policies for the sustainable management
of ICT equipment
Sustainable management of ICT devices from cradleto-grave including; manufacturing, importation,
distribution, use, reuse, recycling and disposal
Adopting e-waste management policies and
developing an integrated legislative framework in
this regard
Capacity building and training of local professionals
in Green ICTs
b-Promoting private sector’s investments in green ICT
Promoting investments in green ICTs
Compiling and distributing of information related to
best practices in green ICT
Preparing feasibility studies, guidelines and studies
to support investment in green ICT
Developing legislation to regulate and support
investments in green ICT
c-Strengthening national, regional and international
cooperation in the field of sustainable development
Taking part in international decision-making forums
concerned with defining and supporting sustainable
development goals (SDGs)
Promoting the culture of clean technologies on the
national level through the exchange of experiences
and knowledge transfer
Creating partnerships between developing and
developed countries to address global environmental
challenges
Tapping into global and bilateral funds to enhance
policies targeting sustainable development and
encouraging the creation of funding mechanisms on
the international level
Integrate ICTs as a facilitator into the international
dialogue on climate change in the framework of the
international organizations in charge
Participating in international efforts to formulate
green technology standards and disseminating on
the local level
d-Reducing the negative environmental impact of the
government sector through the use of green ICT
Observing environmental standards in the public
procurement of ICT equipment
Using smart ICTs to increase the environmental
efficiency of public utilities
Fostering an environment friendly business cycle
through the use of smart applications, such as
teleconferencing and video conferencing
e-Raising public awareness about the sustainable and
rational use of ICTs
f -Supporting research and development
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