May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can

May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity. Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Despite this potential, significant digital gaps persist worldwide due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills. These hinder innovation and leave many countries struggling. The whole world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17th, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN's digital technology agency. This day emphasizes how digital

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17th, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN's digital technology agency. This day emphasizes how digital innovation is vital for building a sustainable future and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies can tackle global challenges from climate change to poverty, potentially meeting 70% of SDG targets by 2030.

WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity. However, significant digital gaps—due to a lack of policies, investment, and skills—hinder progress in many regions. Bridging these gaps is essential for global advancement. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), emphasizes connecting everyone and fostering prosperity through technology.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing issues from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering innovation globally.

The world urgently needs digital innovation, and together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and achieving prosperity for all.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of addressing 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering progress globally.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN agency for digital technologies, founded on this day, emphasizes the global need for digital innovation. Together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep

The Tar Sands Resistance March on June 6, 2015, brought over 5,000 people to St. Paul, MN, marking the region's largest anti-tar sands demonstration. The march delivered a unified message: keep toxic tar sands out of America's Heartland to protect water, climate, and communities.

Produced by MN350, the event featured cinematography and editing by Xiaolu Wang, Nels Shafer, and Will Hanson. Music was provided by Podington Bear and "Submerging Green," alongside the Hoka Hey Drum Group. Key speakers included Tom Goldtooth, Winona LaDuke, Rep. Keith Ellison, Chris Wahmhoff, and Akilah Sanders-Reed.

SDG Digital, a cornerstone initiative, recently concluded its digital track with a formal joint closing involving key leaders from ITU, the UN, and UNDP. This effort leverages digital innovation

SDG Digital, a cornerstone initiative, recently concluded its digital track with a formal joint closing involving key leaders from ITU, the UN, and UNDP. This effort leverages digital innovation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning with the UN General Assembly and the upcoming Summit of the Future.

The initiative showcased how digital technologies can build a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future. By convening diverse leaders from government, civil society, the private sector, youth, and academia, SDG Digital fostered exploration of the trends, risks, and opportunities presented by digital and emerging technologies.

For more information: https://www.itu.int/initiatives/sdgdigital2024/

Mary Vincent shares how space technologies benefit life on Earth, focusing on protecting people and trees from fires and deforestation amidst climate change.

An entrepreneurial leader, Mary

Mary Vincent shares how space technologies benefit life on Earth, focusing on protecting people and trees from fires and deforestation amidst climate change.

An entrepreneurial leader, Mary manages a Space Data Analytics and AI Portfolio at Lockheed Martin Space, overseeing data scientists and software engineers. She is also a Tech and Climate Tech Scout, dedicated to mentoring her team. Her teams have won a Space Award and Systems Thinking Award, and she leads the Bay Area Space Sustainability Employee Network.

Mary previously advised companies and spoke globally, including serving as a Stakeholder Judge at the UN Climate Change Conference. Follow her at @maryvincent. This talk was given at a TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2

Concrete production, responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, typically lasts 50-100 years. Extending its durability to 200 years or more would significantly reduce the 4 billion tons of CO2 produced annually by its manufacture.

Our guest, Martin Halliwell, holds over 10 patents for "Earth honoring systems" designed to lower CO2 emissions in construction. His innovations include more durable concrete and integrated geothermal and windmill installations.

For more on Martin Halliwell’s work, visit footprintengineering.ca. Explore climate change information at the FacingFuture Library.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivers a video message for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, observed on May 17.

This year's theme, "Closing the

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivers a video message for World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, observed on May 17.

This year's theme, "Closing the gender digital divide unlocks opportunity for all," highlights the critical need for digital gender equality. WTISD 2025 aims to ensure women and girls globally can benefit from and contribute to digital transformation.

For more information, visit: www.itu.int/wtisd