The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated

The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated skills, requiring millions to reskill or upskill.

This session will address how digital transformation impacts jobs and skills development, exploring core challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies to enhance global workforce capabilities. It will highlight best practices for fostering digital skills, considering youth, women, and aging workers.

Moderated by Mr. Juan Iván Martín Lataix (International Labour Organization), the panel features experts from Stanford University, Mexico, Gabon, and Kenya, offering diverse perspectives on digital skills for the future of work.

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, they believe our planet is a special place worth protecting. They offer

EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, they believe our planet is a special place worth protecting. They offer original series, documentaries, and content with sustainable solutions across various platforms. Learn more at EarthX Media.

Their programming, like "Defenders of the Wild," features conservationist Ivan Carter seeking solutions for balanced wildlife ecosystems. This includes challenging tasks, such as elephant tracking, highlighted in Season 1, Episode 1: "Elephants: Land of Tusks." Join EarthX to learn more and "Love Our Planet."

The WTDC-25 Plenary's High-Level Segment featured H.E. Mr. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office

The WTDC-25 Plenary's High-Level Segment featured H.E. Mr. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Ogando Lora addressed the segment. The event took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 18 November 2025.

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, featured in "Our Planet: Visionaries," highlights the moral duty to integrate biodiversity protection into development policies. The #OurPlanet Netflix

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, featured in "Our Planet: Visionaries," highlights the moral duty to integrate biodiversity protection into development policies. The #OurPlanet Netflix series, created with WWF, has sparked a global conversation about safeguarding nature.

Add your voice to the urgent call for planetary health by visiting OurPlanet.com. #ShareOurPlanet #VoiceForThePlanet

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez joined former US Vice President Al Gore for a conversation during 24 Hours of Reality.

They discussed Colombia's strategies for tackling the climate

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez joined former US Vice President Al Gore for a conversation during 24 Hours of Reality.

They discussed Colombia's strategies for tackling the climate crisis. The event was hosted by The Climate Reality Project.