"The objective of this report is two-fold. First, the report breaks down the energy and emissions profile of the sector and assesses the 30 highest emitting countries for telecommunications while providing global estimates for other ICT sector segments. The report uses a key framework for categorizi
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ng energy use and emissions, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. Scope 1: Emissions are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources; Scope 2: Emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the firm; Scope 3: Emissions are all indirect emissions, upstream or downstream, (not included in Scope 2) that occur in the firm’s value chain. Second, the report addresses the policy and regulatory implications inferred from this data and the examination of these issues through several country case studies." (Executive summary, page 2)
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"The purpose of this Learning Brief is to share key lessons to inform future efforts to effect systems-level change in humanitarian response, seeking to create positive transformational change. Given that transformation is an unfolding, open-ended process, we acknowledge that our learning is an ongo
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ing journey. Our key lessons derive from the systems impact assessment of the Renewable Energy for Refugees (RE4R) project, supported by the IKEA Foundation and implemented in a partnership between Practical Action and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency between April 2017 and February 2022. RE4R sought to reshape global humanitarian response to adopt (and adapt) market-based renewable energy (RE) models demonstrated in three refugee camps and host communities in Rwanda and the city of Irbid in Jordan. In addition to providing sustainable, efficient, affordable, and reliable RE solutions for refugees, host communities, and institutions in humanitarian settings, the market-based RE approaches piloted by RE4R sought to provide long-term economic improvement for target populations." (Introduction)
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"Using a narrative style, this book draws on stories and examples from seven South Asian countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—to highlight how communities in South Asia are building resilience to climate change. A total of 58 authors have contributed to t
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his volume, and I am delighted that most of them are from the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) representing all the seven South Asian countries, five of which are from the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. The 29 chapters in the book are organised under six themes: concepts and models; traditional knowledge and sustainable agriculture; technology adoption; disaster risk reduction; urban sustainability; and alternative livelihoods. These chapters highlight stories of creativity, community engagement, and locally applicable solutions. They are powerful and instructive. They offer valuable lessons for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers." (Foreword, page xv)
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"This report analyses how governments are building climate and carbon factors into their broadband policies, looks at the consequences of inaction, and suggests policy recommendations towards a greener internet. We compiled publicly available documents for the national broadband plans from the 100 l
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ow- and middle-income countries where A4AI has measured internet affordability for the past three years. From these countries, we conducted a keyword search for their mentions of the environment, climate, energy, electricity, and sustainability. From these results, we contextually analysed each mention and compared keyword mentions and density across plans and conducted additional textual analysis. We found that environmental themes are infrequently mentioned and exist mostly within the margins of broadband policy, if at all. An environmental keyword appeared once every 6-7 pages, on average. Genuine targets and policy reforms were even less frequent. These issues are described as limiting factors (reasons why social and economic situations are not better today) or as future possibilities (positive assumptions about what could happen from greater internet access and ICT use). Frequently, these same words - the regulatory environment, sustainable business models, and the investment climates - were used beyond their original meaning to frame policy debates around systems thinking, and did not relate to climate factors at all. Energy was one of the most common environmental themes across national broadband plans. The countries that had most environmental references in their policies, such as Nepal and Peru, tied their ambitions for greater access to the internet with greater access to electricity. This matches with countries' development paths where internet access and electrification are concurrent efforts." (Executive summary, page 3)
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"The current trend for digital overconsumption in the world is not sustainable with respect to the supply of energy and materials it requires. Digital transition as it is implemented at present results from a considerable expansion of the direct energy footprint of digital technologies, with an annu
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al growth of from 9% to 10% according to the different hypotheses. This hyper-growth, occurring in spite of regular advances made up to now in the energy efficiency of digital devices and systems, is resulting in: The appropriation of a progressively disproportionate share of available electricity, increasing tension on the buildup of non-carbon production sources; The increase by half in 5 years of digital technology in GHG emissions (2.5% to 3.7% between 2013 and 2018) and a twofold increase of this ratio from now to 2025 (if data traffic continues to grow by 30% a year); Increasing demand for rare and critical metals of which many are essential for low carbon energy technologies, hence a risk of tension regarding supplies, exacerbated by the almost monopolistic position of China with respect to most of these metals [.] So that digital transition can contribute to reducing the global energy consumption of a system, it is vital to change our consumption patterns and integrating digital technology in our projects, by applying the following recommendations: 1. Adopt digital sobriety as a principle of action; 2. Inform and spread awareness; 3. Mobilize the lever of public purchasing; 4. Allow companies and organizations to manage the environmental dimension of their digital transition; 5. Carry out a carbon balance of digital projects to facilitate their prioritization; 6. Improve consideration of the systemic dimensions of digital technology; 7. Work at the European scale and with international organizations." (Conclusions, page 60-63)
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"Aus der Perspektive der Rezeptions- und Wirkungsforschung stellt sich die Frage, wie mediale Kommunikation dazu beitragen kann, dass Menschen klimabewusster handeln. Die bisherigen Ergebnisse zeigen, dass viele der typischen Darstellungsformen des Klimawandels - wie Katastrophenbilder - eher kontra
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produktiv wirken. Die vorliegende Arbeit widmet sich deswegen der Frage, welche Medieneigenschaften klimaschonendes Handeln positiv unterstützen. Den theoretischen Ausgangspunkt bildet das Forschungsfeld Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation. Der hier verortete Ansatz der Handlungsorientierung nimmt an, dass Menschen in Lernsituationen selbst aktiv handeln müssen, damit sie das Gelernte in ihren Alltag übertragen. Handeln wird durch fünf Merkmalen charakterisiert: Intentionalität, Erstellen eines Produktes, Handlungsspielraum, Bewusstheit des Handelns und der Prozesscharakter. Hieraus werden Gestaltungsempfehlungen für ein Online-Spiel formuliert und Variablen für die empirische Studie abgeleitet. Als zweite theoretische Säule wird das Forschungsfeld "Interactive Storytelling" erschlossen und das dramentheoretische Modell von Lessing ausgewählt. Um das entwickelte Variablenmodell zu testen, wird das Online-Spiel "RED - Renewable Energy Drama" (ca. 10 Spielminuten) konzipiert. Es thematisiert das Stromsparen im eigenen Haushalt. Eine quantitative Online-Befragung (n=287) prüft die theoretischen Annahmen, ergänzend werden Interaktionsdaten aus dem Spielverlauf erfasst. Die Ergebnisse der Studie zeigen, dass ein hoher Alltagsbezug der entscheidende Faktor ist. Stehen verschiedene, alltagsnahe Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung, um eine Aufgabe zu lösen (Handlungsspielraum), dann denken die Spieler stärker darüber nach, wie sie diese Aufgabe üblicherweise zuhause lösen (Bewusstheit). Dies wiederum hat einen positiven Effekt auf alle Dimension von Handlungskompetenz: die Spielenden haben den Eindruck, alltagstaugliche Heuristiken zum Stromsparen zu lernen, sich die Bedeutung ihres eigenen Handelns für den Klimaschutz bewusst zu machen und eigene Verhaltensweisen zu reflektieren und/oder zu verändern. Einen ebenso positiven Effekt hat es, wenn das Feedback zu den gelösten Aufgaben als hilfreich bewertet wird, was besonders dann der Fall ist, wenn Verhaltensalternativen miteinander verglichen werden. Auch Spielcharaktere, die ein realistisches Verhalten mit typischen, konfligierenden Gedanken und Gefühle in alltäglichen Entscheidungssituationen zeigen, haben einen positiven Effekt auf die Handlungskompetenz." (Zusammenfassung)
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"This document takes an in-depth look at the conversion to 100% solar power operation at a small community radio station called Mayardit FM in Turalei, South Sudan. Since the installation of the solar system in March 2016, the station has operated on 100% solar power (including its transmission), br
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oadcasting up to 16 hours a day, every day of the week. To date, the system has had zero downtime. This report was written to share learning with others who may be considering whether solar power would be suitable for their station(s). The first section describes the South Sudan context, background, and purpose of the project. The second section provides a case study of the solar power conversion at Mayardit FM, including technical specifications, user-centered design considerations, costings, and lessons learned from the first months of operation. The third section serves as a “how to” manual, which can be used by anyone interested in designing a solar system and weighing its feasibility for their own radio station." (Executive summary)
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« De l’énergie pour les radios » est un guide sur la gestion de l’énergie pour les radios communautaires et locales. Ce guide se veut un outil pour les directeurs et les responsables des stations de radio confrontés à la question de l’alimentationénergétique de leurs stations. Il les a
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idera à comprendre le b.a.ba des diverses sources et technologies d’énergie, en particulier les générateurs, les éoliennes, les systèmes hydrauliques, solaires et hybrides. Ce guide attire aussi l’attention sur toute une série d’aspects et de questions incontournables pour parvenir à des « décisions éclairées », en particulier l’évaluation des besoins énergétiques, le stockae, la protection et la régulation. Il inclut des feuilles de calcul pour l’évaluation des besoins énergétiques et la comparaison entre les divers systèmes et sources d’énergies.
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This guide supports managers and operators as they tackle the energy issue at their station, helping to understand the various sources and technologies of energy, especially gensets, wind and hydro turbines, solar and hybrid systems. The guide is structured around five steps towards improving energy
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management at a station: assessing energy needs; identifying potential energy savings; selecting appropriate energy system and technology – both for energy generation and for energy storage and regulation; planning for the long-term management of the system; selecting and working with energy technology providers to plan and install technology. The guide also includes case studies describing the experiences of radio stations in Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania, Haiti and Indonesia where renewable energy technologies have been implemented. Worksheets and a list of key resources add to the usefulness of the publication.
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"The Five Communication Management Decision Tool helps reformers and their teams develop a framework for their communication strategies. This decision tool helps managers see change initiatives through the eyes of those who will be affected by the reforms. When the decision tool is used in the early
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stages of the development of change programs, reformers gain an even deeper understanding of the stakeholders’ perspectives on the reforms, which influences stakeholder opposition or support for them. Such understanding will not only be instructive, but possibly transformative—for both change agents and those stakeholders whose support is critical to the success of reform. Reform agents may recognize the source of stakeholder resistance and be able to revise reform goals and redesign change interventions. Stakeholders who have a shared understanding of why the status quo is not acceptable and change is necessary are more likely to create coalitions of committed allies and supporters who will work together to achieve reform goals. This workbook illustrates how the decision tool can be used for various types of change and reform initiatives—from policy reform, to country and donor partnership agreements, to sectoral reforms." (Back cover)
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"This book is a real novelty: it is not – like many other publications – about radio production or radio management, but about the requirements for building of a radio station. The author has been involved in establishing many radio stations, both big and small ones, for 16 years, and he summari
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ses his knowledge in quite a clear and didactical fashion. He explains the pros and cons of different types of building and location and provides guidelines for calculating the space required for both technical and office areas. Then he gets more technical, discussing acoustic problems and providing practical methods of providing studio isolation. Detailed sections on electrical supplies and technical studio installations follow, and there is useful advice on studio layout as well as on the “central technical area”, i.e. the engine room of any modern radio station. Although aimed at engineers, this book is very accessible for non-technicians too and therefore helpful for anyone involved in the commissioning or building of radio studios." (CAMECO Update 1-2010)
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"Over the last two years, the Initiative for Policy Dialogue and Revenue Watch, working with local partners and other sponsors, have organized workshops for journalists in the oil-exporting countries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria on the subject of “Covering Resource Wealth.” This book i
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s a result of those workshops, in which journalists expressed a great need for more information to help them understand the petroleum industry and the impact that petroleum development and export may have on their countries [...] [htis book] will provide journalists with practical information in easily understood language about the petroleum industry and the impact of petroleum on a producing country. The report contains tip sheets for reporters on stories to pursue and questions to ask. Sample stories are also included. A resource section recommends further reading. A glossary defines key financial, geological, and legal terms that can improve reporters’ understanding of the literature on petroleum development. We hope that this book will give journalists the background information they need to write in-depth, analytical, critical, and informative pieces on energy and development—a subject affecting millions of readers around the world." (Foreword, page 7-8)
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