In anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, ComputerWorld Australia has launched a series of articles, investigating the use of information and communication technologies as a way to help reduce our worldwide carbon emissions. In the last of their series, Copenhagen countdown, they explore ways in which conferencing can reduce green house gas emissions.
According to the article, Bob Hayward, the Chief Technology Officer for CSC Australia and Asia and National Director of AIIA, stated the availability of “conferencing has provided three main benefits: firstly, the conduct of business and meetings can be done remotely without having to meet in person; secondly, it allows large groups of people to collaborate through networks, leading the way for educational opportunities such as online classrooms and distance learning; and thirdly, it reduces pollution and lessens the environmental impact as businesses become more efficient in communication and travel.”
Isn’t it good to know you are helping the environment AND becoming a more efficient business person, just by using conferencing?
Tags: climate change, ComputerWorld, Conferencing, COP15, Copenhagen, ICT, United Nations Climate Change Conference
