A billion people could be forced from their homes by 2050; 250 million of them permanently displaced by the effects of climate change. Without urgent action global warming will exacerbate the conflicts, natural disasters and development projects that drive displacement and the problem will spiral out of control. Current international mechanisms to address displacement are feeble, disorganised and under-funded.A report from Christian Aid argues that forced
migration is the most urgent threat facing poor people in developing countries.
The world currently has around 163 million

SMARTer2030 is the third instalment in the acclaimed GeSI series of SMART reports, demonstrating the enabling potential of ICT in eight different sectors (from buildings to energy, from transport to agriculture and healthcare), and how ICT solutions can support the transition to a low-carbon economy while delivering business opportunities and improving people's quality of life.

Building on the findings of the GeSI SMARTer2030 report, #SystemTransformation looks at how ICT will be instrumental in the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report analyzes the current SDGs implementation gaps, identifies the key features that make ICT a fundamental tool to achieve the Goals, and provides a deep-dive into those Goals where the ICT contribution can be most immediate and important.

Discussion over solar water heating's contribution to climate protection, the situation in Brazil, and the potential boost from CDM