Technology for Good at COP 17

SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. peer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE NETWORKED SOCIETY The world population is expected to soar to more than 9 billion people by 2050, with roughly 70 percent living in cities. At the same time, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is extending its reach, with rapid deployment of broadband networks and most countries adopting national broadband plans to seize the potential of new technologies. Ericsson envisions that by 2020 there will be more than 50 billion connected devices globally. 50 000 50% 70% People that move from rural to an urban area every day Population 2012 7 billion 50% living in cities Population 2050 9 billion 70% living in cities LOOKING FORWARD These two parallel trends – the explosive growth of cities and the rapid uptake of broadband and ICT - are intersecting at a time in which the world faces serious economic, environmental, and social challenges in achieving a more sustainable development. In the Networked Society, future cities can thrive without taking a huge toll on already scarce resources. CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION In the Networked Society, people, knowledge, devices and information are networked for the progress of people, business and society. Fresh approaches are leveraged for higher efficiency and richer experiences transformation powered by collaboration and creativity. Cities are a major source of global innovation, and increasingly provide the solutions to help make the world more sustainable. Solutions from ehealth, telecommuting and video-meetings, to mobile applications can support citizens to choose a sustainable lifestyle. These new approaches address negative trends such as climate change and social inequity. But have been relatively limited by existing policies and incentives that lock us into traditional, non-sustainable patterns of doing things. - in short, a continuous ON THE BRINK We are only on the brink of the Networked Society, which will have a major impact on how our cities evolve. In the Networked Society, most of the world population will live within a culture defined by increased openness, transparency, knowledge sharing, self-organization. This will fundamentally change the way we orchestrate capabilities in society to innovate and collaborate, to create goods and services, to govern, and to sustain. ICT has the potential to converge into a single 'creative network' critical for sustainable development – leaving a lighter footprint on a fragile planet. рer collaboration and global RE-THINKING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable development is widely regarded as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. With the expected explosive growth in urban population - people, business and society are going to need innovative approaches to sustainability. ICT has the potential to play an important role in factors such as employment rates, business investments, innovation, access to healthcare and education, tonnes of CO2 per person, clean water and air, and access to safe food, raw material usage, waste recycling, data availability, social inclusion, and crime levels. ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Cities are a tremendous source of innovation. ICT can spark new ways to develop cities in a more sustainable direction when integrated into key strategies and policies. Connectivity is an engine for growth that helps cities meet goals of sound environmental, social and economic development. ICT can inspire and enable organizational and societal success for decision-makers. For example, ICT can increase the access to and quality of healthcare and education, creating jobs, mobile money or virtual banks, reducing CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, optimizing resources such as water, reducing waste, and supporting citizens' sustainable lifestyles. 10% 1% For every 10% point increase in broadband penetration, GDP increases by 1%. Here are just some of the transformational possibilities in the daily life of a city, with the smart use of ICT: E-government services, that reduce need of paper and reduce number of travels needed 70% Health Climate and energy • Smart buildings that utilize connectivity for security, energy and climate monitoring, and are net producers of renewable energy • Digital health and remote monitoring solutions that support healthier lifestyles and reduce the need for travel and paper Global CO2 that are estimated to come from cities $946.5 • Sensors that aid in climate adaptation, warning, for example, of pending storms, increased water or pollution levels • Food initiatives where it is possible to choose healthy and appetizing food with a low-carbon/water footprint and plan meals in order to avoid waste Education BILLION • Smart energy solutions that are more efficient and can improve currently very inefficient delivery in a fossil fuel-based economy • Cloud based computing solutions can transform how ICT is applied in formal education (schools, universities) as well as informed, lifelong learning The cost savings as a result of using this ICT-enabled energy efficiency • Information management systems to gather, track, control, and reconfigure to optimize and manage resources such as water and energy Sustainable lifestyles • Dematerialization that allows for consumption of a service instead of a manufactured product, for example, an e-book, video on demand, or a virtual meeting 7.8 GT Transportation Integrated transportation and communication solutions, to substitute and optimize travel ICT is a key sector in the fight against climate change and could enable Safety & security • Disaster and management solutions that use remote sensor alarms alerting people at risk for severe weather or natural disasters Public sector • Connecting cities with suburbs, other cities and regions emissions reductions of 7.8 Gt CO2 in 2020 AN EXCITING JOURNEY As broadband infrastructure extends its reach in every corner of the globe, we are only on the brink of what the Networked Society can deliver. With its Technology for Good program and other initiatives to shape more sustainable cities, Ericsson, as a leading ICT company, is excited to be part of this journey. 彡 ERICSSON