operatives shall seek to pursue a policy of ‘green communications’ that aims to minimize any adverse impact or footprint of ICT development on the environment. 7.21.1 Situation Analysis Despite the huge benefits of pervasive ICT deployments, there are significant concerns that need to be addressed, with respect to the adverse impact and other consequences associated with ICT infrastructure and equipment including CO2 emissions, radioactivity and e-waste. E-waste is a recent and emerging issue arising substantially out of the operations and effusions in the ICT sector. The situation is further compounded in Nigeria by the importation and dumping of electronic and electrical waste. Present environmental laws and regulations do not adequately address the challenges posed by e-waste. To appropriately manage these environmental challenges, Government needs to urgently put in place effective policies, strategies and enactments to mitigate the adverse impact of ICT on the environment. 7.21.2 Objectives i. To promote the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable ICT; ii. To monitor the relationship between the environment and ICT; iii. To utilize ICT to minimize environmental degradation and manage natural disasters; iv. To simultaneously encourage service providers to embrace alternative energy sources to power their infrastructure, and thus enhance qualitative and effective service provision; and v. To adequately provide for the collection, disposal, treatment and recycling of e-waste. 7.21.3 Strategies The Government will: i. Commit to initiatives, policies and programs that ensure that the environment is adequately protected; ii. Promote colocation, renewable energy and green initiatives as a means of minimizing impact of ICT infrastructure on the environment; !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(75(