Press Releases, Media Advisories and Statements

Launch of international advisory body to support resilience of submarine telecom cables
29 November 2024 - Strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks is key to digital connectivity and economies

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World Radiocommunication Seminar to explore ITU activities on space and terrestrial communications
28 November 2024 - Reporters are invited to online plenary sessions on the application of the Radio Regulations

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Global Internet use continues to rise but disparities remain, especially in low-income regions
27 November 2024 - Connectivity and 5G coverage increase worldwide; one-third of population remains offline, mainly in rural areas

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COP29 Digitalisation Day ‘hardwires’ the digital technology sector for climate action
16 November 2024 - Declaration on Green Digital Action strengthens digital tech’s commitment to take on the climate crisis

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COP29: Digital tech to pledge for reduced climate footprint and increased action at the first-ever Digitalisation Day
15 November 2024 - UN Agency for Digital Technologies to gather tech community and address the climate crisis

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Digital technology and climate action to join forces at COP29
04 November 2024 - First ever Digitalisation Day, and Declaration on Green Digital Action to make history at COP – marking digital tech’s efforts to lower emissions and counter climate change

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ITU Global Innovation Forum identifies ways to enhance digital innovation
30 October 2024 - Seven drivers can help close the digital innovation gap to boost prosperity and well-being globally

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New global agreements on AI, metaverse and sustainability at key ITU standards conference
24 October 2024 - Digital public infrastructure, automated driving and emergency communications also feature among priorities for the next four years

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ITU advances work on latest UN calls for global AI standards and capacity development
18 October 2024 - Actions to address priorities of the Global Digital Compact are in focus at key ITU standards conference

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World conference on the future of technology standards begins
15 October 2024 - ITU’s standardization governing conference WTSA-24 opens with calls for consensus, ethical artificial intelligence and universal connectivity

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