The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans to extract 1.4 million gallons of water daily, endangering its 50 mammal species, dozens of reptiles, 37 amphibian species, and critical migratory bird habitats.

Act now to protect this natural wonder, originally established by President Roosevelt. Sign the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to stop this destructive project: Sign the Petition. The Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to secure a future for all species by protecting essential lands, waters, and climate. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.

Join Summer Chen, Vice President at ZTE Corporation, as she explores AI's potential in achieving carbon-neutrality for enterprises.

She will speak alongside many other AI experts at the AI

Join Summer Chen, Vice President at ZTE Corporation, as she explores AI's potential in achieving carbon-neutrality for enterprises.

She will speak alongside many other AI experts at the AI for Good Global Summit, taking place in Geneva and online on May 30-31.

Discover more and register for the summit here: aiforgood.itu.int/summit24/.

T-Mobile US transformed from a struggling carrier to a thriving business, now boasting North America's first standalone 5G network. Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile, will share

T-Mobile US transformed from a struggling carrier to a thriving business, now boasting North America's first standalone 5G network. Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile, will share how their "Un-carrier" marketing strategy, coupled with 5G network innovations, including FWA and network slicing, propelled this success.

Organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), this webinar includes welcome remarks from Seizo Onoe (Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU) and is moderated by Bilel Jamoussi and Alessia Magliarditi (ITU). ITU J-FET is a free international journal dedicated to fundamental and applied research in communications and networking.

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Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist focused on the neural bases of consciousness. Born in 1956, he earned his Ph.D. in biophysics after studying physics and philosophy. His distinguished

Christof Koch is a prominent neuroscientist focused on the neural bases of consciousness. Born in 1956, he earned his Ph.D. in biophysics after studying physics and philosophy. His distinguished career includes extensive research on the brain, particularly the visual cortex, and developing theories of consciousness. He notably collaborated with Francis Crick, co-discoverer of DNA's structure.

Koch served as a professor at Caltech for decades before becoming Chief Scientist and President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, where he led pioneering brain mapping efforts. An influential figure, he has authored several books and speaks widely, advocating for a scientifically grounded approach to understanding the mind.

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Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been

Plastic poses serious health risks, from its production harming communities to its breakdown into ubiquitous microplastics infiltrating our environment and bodies. Over 9 billion tonnes have been produced since 1950, with ocean debris potentially outweighing all fish soon.

Greenpeace's John Hocevar will attend negotiations in Ottawa for a binding Global Plastic Treaty. Join the campaign by signing a letter to President Biden, urging a strong treaty: Greenpeace USA.

For more information about climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library: FacingFuture Library.

An interview explores how the ITU Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme helps deliver impactful capacity development.

Participants include Ruta Jasinskiene (Consultant, NRD Cyber

An interview explores how the ITU Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme helps deliver impactful capacity development.

Participants include Ruta Jasinskiene (Consultant, NRD Cyber Security, Lithuania), Mohammed Ajiya (President/CEO, Digital Bridge Institute, Nigeria), Wang Ying (Senior Engineer, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology), Jonathan P. Mwakijele (Head of Training Department, African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institutes, Kenya), and Cristina Mancigotti (UNU-MERIT Capacity Development Coordinator, United Nations University, Netherlands).

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

The fifth year of "Living Between Worlds—with Grace, Dignity, and Power" launched with special guest Hunter Lovins. The discussion explored COP28 and its climate implications: what happened,

The fifth year of "Living Between Worlds—with Grace, Dignity, and Power" launched with special guest Hunter Lovins. The discussion explored COP28 and its climate implications: what happened, what didn't, and what's next. Hunter, a brilliant and outspoken expert, is President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, Managing Partner at NOW.partners, and co-founder of the Future Economy Forum.

These meaningful conversations attract executives, sustainability professionals, investors, activists, and more. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month, 12:00-1:30pm Pacific. Register here: https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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An interview was conducted with Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President of International Government Affairs at Qualcomm International, Inc., during the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023

An interview was conducted with Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President of International Government Affairs at Qualcomm International, Inc., during the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The conference was held in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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