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iSeeT@theClimateChangeKiosk
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an exhibition at the UN Climate Change Conference - COP 15, 7-18 December 2009,
Copenhagen
Information and communication technology (ICT) to increase awareness and support action on
climate change
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An exhibition at the UN Climate Change Conference - COP 15, 7-18 December 2009, Copenhagen
Information and communication technology (ICT) to increase awareness and support action on
climate change.
The 2009 exhibition of the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCC) will focus on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) are
helping to increase awareness and to support concrete action on climate change in both
developing and developed countries.
The exhibition will be an opportunity to share information about ICT-related projects
undertaken by governments, United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations,
nongovernmental organizations and media organizations on their own or with private sector
partners. Among the contributors are the United Nations(UN)
, UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment
Programme (UNEP, the UN Institute for Training and
Research (UNITAR, the Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD), the International Institute for Sustainable
Development's Reporting Services Earth Negotiations
Bulletin and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) among many
others.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is contributing a special programme of
daily "business talks" by leaders in the ICT sector from both developing and
developed countries.
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Theme
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Using ICTs as the main theme, the Kiosk will seek to show, display, present and exhibit
practical examples of existing and upcoming technologies and practices along with related
products and services showing how ICT is and can be used to combat climate change. The Kiosk
will also serve to highlight the role that governments, the private sector and civil society
are playing in using ICTs to bring about technological innovation and technology transfer to
support mitigation and adaptation (e.g. how ICTs are being used to help reduce emissions by
replacing unnecessary air travel, in "energy-smart" technologies and in disaster risk
reduction).
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Overall goal
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Participants visiting the Kiosk will come away with ideas, information and contacts on
practical ways in which ICT is currently helping people and organizations around the globe to
combat climate change, and what is available that may be applied or transferred to other
countries, especially in support of the deal struck in Copenhagen.
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Programme of demonstrations and presentations
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A programme has been developed for the demonstration spaces as well as the central
presentation space by the UNFCCC secretariat in cooperation with the Government of Denmark,
interested governments, UN organizations, and relevant NGOs accredited to the UNFCCC process.
ITU will be hosting “Business Talks” during which ICT companies that are sector
members or associates of the ITU will present.
The programme will cover up to 11 days of demonstrations and presentations and will including
presentations from private sector partners.
The programme will be of two types: demonstrations and exhibits of projects and tools in 1 of
the 4 thematic demonstration spaces, and presentations on selected topics in a central
presentation space. The presentations in the central area will in some cases be communicated
using telepresence technology. Telepresence technology allows for high definition
videoconferencing.
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Demonstration spaces
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The demonstration spaces will each be focused on 4 themes. Each of the 4 spaces will have 2 LCD
screens allowing 2 demonstrations to occur at the same time. Each LCD screen will be equipped
with a networked laptop connected to a screen and the Internet. A small counter and 2 stools
for each of the 2 demonstration areas will accommodate the laptop/staff for each demonstration.
It will be possible to distribute a brochure or fact sheet.
Demonstration and exhibits of tools may be scheduled for varying periods of time in order to
allow as many participants as possible to visit each demonstration, e.g. about 100-200 visitors
for each demonstration per day. Demonstration periods are: half day, full day, 2 days.
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Themes of the 4 demonstration spaces
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The themes covered in the 4 demonstration spaces are:
1. Data management and visualization of information for analysis and decision-making;
2. Collaboration, social networks, e-communities and virtual work groups;
3. Outreach, dissemination, e-government and public participation;
4. Capacity building and technology transfer to support developing countries, including
Internet connectivity and training.
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Presentation space
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The central presentation space will be equipped with a Cisco TelePresence (CTS 1000) suite -
allowing for external presenters to present to participants in the COP 15 venue from 61
countries. Presenters may also use two smaller LCD screens to show PowerPoint slides or show
a movie on DVD. Some presentation will be webcast on demand on the Internet.
Presentations will be given each day. Presentation start times will vary from day to day,
with presentations starting at 10:00 or 11:00 on a few days and at 12:00 on most days. These
presentations will last until 17:00. Presentations will also be given from 18:00 to 20:00 on
most days. Visitors can check the programme for presentations on the UNFCCC Web site.
Presentation periods will be of a maximum of 50 minutes long including Q&A followed by 10
minutes after the end of the presentation to allow for transition to the following
presentation.
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Online presence
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The UNFCCC Internet website will provide a repository for presentations and demonstrations that
can be uploaded as well as on demand webcasts.
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Note to presenters
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People speaking in the central presentation area are asked to show up at the ICT kiosk at
least 15 minutes before hand to allow for preparation of their presentation.
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iSeeT@theClimateChangeKiosk schedules and programme
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Central presentation space
schedule for the first week (7 to 12 December) and for the second week (14 to 18 December)
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Demonstration spaces
programme
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Daily Business Talks
at 13h00 with International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
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Contacts
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Richard Labelle,
iSeeT Exhibit, Manager
Handphone no. in Copenhagen +45 5077 3436
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Ms. Karoliina Saarniaho
Exhibit Programme Focal Point (Manages overall Programme of presentations)
Handphone no. in Copenhagen +45 5077 3623
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Ms. Ling Ling Federhen
Exhibit Assistant (On-site logistical support)
Handphone no. Copenhagen +45 5077 3639
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