Activities of ITU-T Study Group 5 (environment, climate change and circular economy) and discussion results

Abstract

The NTT Group participates in the development of international standards by the International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) with a view to protecting telecommunication equipment from electromagnetic interference and lightning surges, assessing the impact of information and communication technology on climate change, promoting a circular economy conducive to sustainable development, enhancing the reliability of telecommunication services, and reducing the environmental load of the Group's business activities. This article reports on the main discussion results of the ITU-T Study Group 5 meeting held in September 2018.