Green Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Strategies

Green Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Strategies

Green Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Strategies. Green ICT Strategies is an online course about using computers and telecommunications in a way that maximizes positive environmental benefit with minimum energy and materials use.

The energy efficiency of operating equipment is a major concern of green technology strategies. The embodied energy and lifecycle of the materials used in the design, manufacture, reuse, and recycling of equipment and components are also concerns. Green technology strategies seek to inform accepted management practices to achieve efficient and effective business interaction.
This course is adapted from a course developed by Tom Worthington in Australia. If you are interested, you can view a two-part video overview of the First Global Green ICT Course,” and Understanding Climate Science,” presented by Tom Worthington.
You will notice many references to Australian policy and practice. Australian references are prominent as the course originated from the Australian National University (ANU), in addition the Australian government has taken a relatively aggressive approach to global climate change. Canadian legislation has yet to catch up with that of our Australian counterparts, so referencing Australian “rules” helps both to demonstrate the practicality of policy application and to suggest possible approaches for Canada.

1. Suggest at least three outcomes you want and expect from this course.
2. In up to three paragraphs, describe the factors that affect Climate Change and how responses to climate change may affect the organization in which you work (or one of your choice). Use the following questions as a guide:
i. What industry is the organization involved in?
ii. What are its principal lines of goods or services? Do these contribute to greenhouse gas production?
iii. Are there processes in place to reduce greenhouse gas production? If not, can you suggest some?
3. Search for sources of articles and papers on green ICT (possible sources include CIO Magazine, Information Age, Computer Weekly, Google Scholar, etc). Identify and justify which sources you think are best.

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