The Broadband Bridge: Linking ICT with Climate Action for a Low-CARBON Economy

Broadband is the gateway to the networked economy. Its potential to transform the way we work and live opens a door to new business models and growth opportunities at a time when many countries are struggling to jump start their economies from a period of financial crisis . Creating a low-carbon economy means transitioning from the energy - intensive physical infrastructure of the 20th century to the innovative, connected, informat ion-based infrastructure that will be the hallmark of the 21st century. This report aims to show how broadband can contribute to reducing GHG, as well as mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. To fulfill this potential a new policy framework is required. To illustrate this, this report showcases best government practices in mobilizing ICT to reduce GHGs and build inclusive societies. This report proposes 10 recommendations for policy makers that we believe would has ten and strengthen the ability of ICT and broadband to accelerate global progress towards the low-carbon economy and further progress towards achieving the four targets set by the Broadband Commission.