Poznań, 10 December 2008 – WBCSD President Björn Stigson spoke today in a side event at the Poznań climate change meetings on finding solutions to climate change through information and communication technolgies (ICTs). 

Organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5), and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), the side event brought together experts from governments, international organizations and business sectors.

Mr. Stigson talked about “Adapting to Climate Change with ICTs”, discussing the role of global business in sustainable development and describing how the ICT sector will play an important role in helping societies adapt and the elements necessary to reaching a low-carbon economy. 

Mr. Stigson identified opportunities where the ICT sector can contribute to a post-2012 global framework to combat climate change.  Mr. Stigson noted that there is need for strong business involvement in sectoral approaches, and commented on the WBCSD's partnership with the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.