International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Shaping tomorrow’s smart sustainable cities today Cristina Bueti Adviser, ITU

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

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Buildings account for roughly 40% of the world’s energy use. An estimated 80% of global GDP is generated in cities. Cities account for about two-thirds of global energy demand. Cities produce up to 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings produce a fifth of the world’s CO2 emissions.

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Every second, the urban population grows by 2 people. Almost 180,000 people are added to the urban population each day. More than half of the world's population will be living in urban areas by By 2050, it is expected that 70% of the world population will live in urban areas. In the world, over 750 million live in urban areas without adequate shelter and basic services. 1/3 of people in developing countries living in cities, live in slum/squatter settlements.

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Crisis or opportunity? Climate change Population growth Resource scarcity Economic feasibility

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world SSC The three dimensions of smart sustainable cities

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

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world ICT can help… let’s move further! “ICTs have transformed the way people live and the manner in which countries develop. They have the potential to enable us to solve many of the critical problems confronting us. If this potential is to be realised, then we must find ways of turning these technologies into a resource for all people despite the challenges they face within their communities.” Nelson Telecom World 2009 Thinking smart, acting sustainable, living fulfilled

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

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Setting the vision for smart sustainable cities S tandardizing M onitoring A ccounting R ethinking T ransforming Call to Action on Smart Sustainable Cities

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world ITU’s activities on smart sustainable cities  UN specialized agency for ICTs  unique public/private partnership Members:  193 Member States  Over 700 Private Sector  Over 63 Academia

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities  Established in 2013;  Lifetime extended to May 2015;  As an open platform for knowledge sharing for smart-city stakeholders;  Participation is open to all.

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world A roadmap for smart sustainable cities implementation  A five-stage roadmap to action;  Applicable to any city in the world;  Informed decision making processes. 1. Setting the basis 2. Developing smart infrastructure and integrated platform 3. Identifying and developing smart city services 4. Defining KPIs, standards and monitoring 5. Ensuring accountability and responsibility

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world 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

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

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

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

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

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Momentum for change  Need for technological change, business change, policy change and social change;  Using technology to pursue three key drivers for any sustainable economy: productivity, inclusivity and resilience.

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

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

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ― Jane Jacobs AT Design: Floating future cities

International Telecommunication Union Committed to connecting the world Additional information  ITU-T/SG5 “Environment & Climate Change” itu.int/go/tsg5  ITU-T and Climate Change itu.int/go/ITU-T/climate THANK YOU!