Building smart sustainable cities Cristina Bueti Advisor ITU

Building smart sustainable cities Cristina Bueti Advisor, ITU Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

City: an holistic system The winning paradigm: § economically compete § sustainably growth International Telecommunication “Cities are the greatest creations of humanity” – Daniel Libeskind Committed to connecting the world Union

Cities account for about two-thirds of global energy demand. Buildings produce a fifth of the world’s CO 2 emissions. Cities produce up to 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings account for roughly 40% of the world’s energy use. Committed to connecting the world An estimated 80% of global GDP is generated in International Telecommunication Union cities.

From design to implementation § Find funds to scale-up innovation; § Generating public support; International Telecommunication § Assessing progress. Committed to connecting the world Union § Every city has different needs; § Engaging all stakeholders;

Technology: turning traditional infrastructure into smart infrastructure The role of ICT for: Better data = better decisions Intelligent infrastructure Economic competitiveness Green and sustainability Low carbon businesses Social inclusiveness Citizens’ engagement Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Setting the vision for smart sustainable cities Standardizing Monitoring Accounting Rethinking Transforming Call to Action on Smart Sustainable Cities Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities § Established in 2013; § Lifetime extended to May 2015; § As an open platform for knowledge sharing for smartcity stakeholders; § Participation is open to all. § Next meeting to be held from 3 to 6 March 2015 in Reading, United Kingdom Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities § Agreed definition on SSC § Some 20 technical reports under development, including: Ø Guide for City Leaders Ø A Framework to the SSC § Five reports (overview, definition, smart water, EMF, KPIs) approved this week Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Building Smart Sustainable Cities § Framework on SCC; § Applicable to any city in the world; § Informed decision making processes. 5. Ensuring accountability and responsibility 4. Defining KPIs, standards and monitoring 3. Identifying and developing smart city services 2. Developing smart infrastructure and integrated platform 1. Setting the basis Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

What a smart sustainable city is First internally agreed definition: “A smart sustainable city is an innovative city that uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness, while ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future generations with respect to economic, social and environmental aspects”; 1. Setting the basis Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Integrating ICT in cities International 2. Developing smart infrastructure and integrated platform Telecommunication Committed to connecting the world Union

Improving all city’s operations 3. Identifying and developing smart city services International Telecommunication Committed to connecting the world Union

You cannot manage what you cannot measure! § Key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess how the impact of ICT on the sustainability of cities. International 4. Defining KPIs, standards and monitoring Telecommunication Committed to connecting the world Union

Protecting citizens § Protecting citizens in a new context of smartness and sustainability. 5. Ensuring accountability and responsibility International Telecommunication Committed to connecting the world Union

Suggestions for policy makers Strategic partnership and knowledge sharing Measuring success Technology access Funding Environmental protection and sustainability Raising awareness Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Paving the way to smart sustainable cities § Leading with vision to foster the design and implementation of SSC; § Engaging key stakeholders; § Enabling a culture of innovation and collaboration. Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union

Additional information § ITU-T/SG 5 “Environment & Climate Change” itu. int/go/tsg 5 § ITU-T and Climate Change itu. int/go/ITU-T/climate THANK YOU! cristina. bueti@itu. int Committed to connecting the world International Telecommunication Union