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.

Celebrated annually on May 17, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) marks the ITU's founding. WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges like climate change and poverty, potentially achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Yet, digital gaps in policy, investment, and skills hinder innovation, leaving many behind.

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

Cooling data centers is a major energy consumer. ITU standards leverage AI for smart energy control, prioritizing renewable energy sources to address this.

To learn more, explore ITU standard L.1305: ITU-T Recommendation L.1305.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are crucial for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, significant digital gaps, stemming from a lack of policies, investment, and skills, hinder progress worldwide. Bridging these gaps is essential for global digital innovation.

The world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

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 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 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.

A special session of the Network of Women in Standards (NoW in ITU-T) recently convened in Gdańsk, Poland.

This event occurred during the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunication Administrations (CEPT) preparatory meeting for ITU WTSA-24.

The Jeans Redesign (2019-2023), with participants like Primark, successfully demonstrated that garments can be designed for a circular economy. This initiative is championed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity dedicated to promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates materials, and regenerates nature.

Discover more about the Foundation's work and the journey towards making circularity a reality. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for insights. Visit ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Despite clear economic and environmental benefits, Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models are not scaling as expected within the circular economy. The anticipated surge in these innovative business models has yet to materialize.

The Circular Economy Show addresses this challenge with Mats Linder and Marta Bergfors from Stena Circular Consulting. They delve into their report, which outlines the difficulties in scaling PaaS and provides actionable solutions for businesses. For more information, read Stena's full report: Product-as-a-Service Report.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on 17 May, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies. This day emphasizes how digital innovation is vital for building a sustainable future and achieving prosperity for all.

Digital technologies are crucial for tackling global challenges like climate change, hunger, and poverty, contributing to 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Yet, significant digital gaps—stemming from insufficient policies, investment, and skills—hinder progress worldwide. The world urgently needs digital innovation, and together, we can bridge these divides. For further information, visit the ITU website.

The new UN resolution on AI calls for standards to verify content authenticity and provenance. Technical tools to combat deepfakes will be a key focus at our AI for Good Global Summit.

Want to contribute? Participate in our machine learning workshops on deepfake detection and AI watermarking. You can also join ITU-T Study Group 16.

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.

Machine Learning (ML) models in mobile applications demand significant computational resources. While distributed ML offers benefits like load distribution and privacy at the network edge, it paradoxically introduces challenges such as slower execution and high bandwidth consumption, hindering low-latency edge services.

This talk addresses this paradox, proposing solutions through dynamic ML model structures and compression techniques. Organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), this webinar is part of a series covering communications and networking. Explore the ITU J-FET and its webinar series.

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona recently named the newest wild jaguar entering the U.S. from Mexico. They dubbed him O:ṣhad Ñu:kudam, meaning "Jaguar Protector" in the O’odham language. Eight-year-old Kii’yaa’nii Ross, a Yaqui/Diné student who helped promote the naming through the EcoTruths for Indigenous Youth program, highlighted the jaguar's significance.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect lands, waters, and climate, securing a future for all species and ensuring a wild world for generations to come.

Find us online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Take Action. For questions or media inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) will take place in Kampala, Uganda, from 1 to 4 July 2024 at the Speke Resort and Convention Center. This event serves as a vital global platform for digital stakeholders.

GSR-24 will feature thematic sessions, bringing together regulators and policymakers worldwide for knowledge exchange on "Regulation for impact." For more information, visit: itu.int/gsr-24 #ITUGSR

The ITU is actively building digital skills in Papua New Guinea. This crucial initiative aims to empower local farmers and accelerate the nation's economic prosperity.

For more information on how ITU is achieving these goals, please visit: ITU Digital Impact Unlocked

Hosting an event like the Eurovision Song Contest requires extensive planning, from infrastructure to local business engagement. Crucially, it offers significant opportunities for circular impact. In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, we travel to Malmö, the 2024 host city. We join sustainability coordinator Veronika Hoffmann to explore how Malmö applied circular principles in planning this international event.

Learn more about Malmö’s circular plans for Eurovision [here](https://malmo.se/ESC2024.html). For further examples of circular economy in cities, visit our dedicated resources [here](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/cities/examples?utm_campaign=broadcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=link/cities&utm_term=PRACTITIONERS/intermediate).

Join us for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on May 17, 2024, broadcasting live from Geneva. This event commemorates ITU's 159th anniversary and celebrates the transformative power of digital innovation for global prosperity.

Our hour-long program will feature digital experts and innovators exploring thriving digital hubs worldwide. Discover the future of digital innovation and your role within it. Be part of this vital global conversation.

Stay informed about the latest global initiatives and highlights from BDT's work.

Access all updates and key developments here: BDT Highlights