ICT’s solutions for a better environment

Abstract

Even if Information and communication technologies constitute one of the  sources of climate degradation, this sector  can now provide a plethora of solutions to mitigate and adapt to this  adverse impact Indeed, ICTs have a major role in improving environmental performance and addressing climate change across all sectors of the economy.  ICTs  can help reduce energy consumption and manage scarce resources. High-impact areas include urban infrastructures, buildings and the energy sector. ICT applications also enable monitoring and responding to pollution, biodiversity loss, land use patterns, desertification, etc... Today, many governments have established policies and programs on ICT covering increasing Green ICTs applications and promoting environment related. The purpose of our paper is to expose the potential  role that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play at different stages of the process of climate change, from contributing to global warming to mitigating its impact on environment and  developing solutions either in other sectors like energy, transport and buildings.