operatives shall seek to pursue a policy of ‘green communications’ that aims to
minimize any adverse impact or footprint of ICT development on the environment.
7.21.1 Situation Analysis
Despite the huge benefits of pervasive ICT deployments, there are significant
concerns that need to be addressed, with respect to the adverse impact and other
consequences associated with ICT infrastructure and equipment including CO2
emissions, radioactivity and e-waste. E-waste is a recent and emerging issue arising
substantially out of the operations and effusions in the ICT sector. The situation is
further compounded in Nigeria by the importation and dumping of electronic and
electrical waste. Present environmental laws and regulations do not adequately
address the challenges posed by e-waste. To appropriately manage these
environmental challenges, Government needs to urgently put in place effective
policies, strategies and enactments to mitigate the adverse impact of ICT on the
environment.
7.21.2 Objectives
i.
To promote the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable ICT;
ii.
To monitor the relationship between the environment and ICT;
iii.
To utilize ICT to minimize environmental degradation and manage natural
disasters;
iv.
To simultaneously encourage service providers to embrace alternative energy
sources to power their infrastructure, and thus enhance qualitative and
effective service provision; and
v.
To adequately provide for the collection, disposal, treatment and recycling of
e-waste.
7.21.3 Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Commit to initiatives, policies and programs that ensure that the environment
is adequately protected;
ii.
Promote colocation, renewable energy and green initiatives as a means of
minimizing impact of ICT infrastructure on the environment;
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