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The First Asia Green IT Forum was held on October 6, bringing together delegates from governments and industries in eight Asian countries (Japan, China, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). This was the first conference where Asian countries exchanged information and shared views on the importance of IT in combating global warming, with an eye toward widely spreading the concept of Green IT* and related activities across Asia.
The participants held extensive discussions and consequently issued a joint statement stipulating their future cooperation.
* To address the increase in energy consumption by IT equipment in the midst of the information explosion, industry, government and academia in Japan have been working in cooperation to promote "Green IT", which pursues two goals: (1) more energy-efficient IT systems and (2) society-wide energy conservation through the use of IT.
1. Schedule and attendance
Schedule
October 6, 2009 (Tue.) at Hotel the Manhattan in Makuhari
Attendance
| Japan | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Green IT Promotion Council |
|---|---|
| China | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China Electronic Chamber of Commerce (CECC) |
| Korea | National IT Industry Promotion Agency, Korea Green IT Business Association |
| India | Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) |
| Malaysia | Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Pusat Tenaga Malaysia (Malaysia Energy Centre) (PTM) |
| Singapore | Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SITF) |
| Thailand | Ministry of Industry (Thailand), The Electrical and Electronics Institute of Thailand （EEI） |
| Vietnam | Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam, Vietnam Electronic Industry Association (VEIA) |
2. Summary of the Joint Statement (See Attached)
1) Importance of green IT in combating global warming
Participating countries will utilize Green IT to counter global warming.
2) Mutual cooperation in Asia for green IT activities
Participating countries will cooperate with each other in organizing seminars, symposia and other Green IT activities in Asia.
3) Forum continuation and sharing information among countries
Further Forum meetings will be convened and participation expanded, with the next meeting to be again held in Japan. Information will be shared among countries as appropriate.
Release Date
October 8, 2009
Division in Charge
Device Industry Strategy Office, Information and Communication Electronics Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau
