Digital technologies are crucial in our efforts to solve the climate crisis.
These technologies are instrumental in climate monitoring, climate change adaptation and early warning systems. They also play a vital role in mitigation efforts, such as boosting energy efficiency.
At the same time, the rapid uptake of data and devices increases the sector's energy consumption, emissions, material use and e-waste worldwide.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), together with more than 40 partners across the UN, governments, businesses and civil society, will convene the Green Digital Action track at COP28 to unite the global digital community, develop practical solutions, and step up climate action across the industry with the aim of positioning the sector as a leader on climate.
Event: Green Digital Action at COP28
Dates: 1 - 9 December 2023
Location: UNFCCC COP28; Global Innovation Hub ("Blue Zone"); Dubai, UAE
Media Accreditation: UNFCCC COP28 media badge with "Blue Zone" access is required
Webcast: Select sessions will be livestreamed. Check the online programme for updated information.
Green Digital Action at COP28 will feature a high-level opening: "Unleashing Green Digital Action for a sustainable digital tech industry" on Saturday, 2 December at 09:00 GST.
The opening session will spotlight the potential of technology for environmental solutions and showcase successful endeavours in the effort to propel the digital tech industry toward a greener, more sustainable future.
Journalists with access to the COP28 "Blue Zone" are invited to cover the opening as well as other sessions on the Green Digital Action at COP28 programme. The opening session is also available for viewing by livestream.
The collaborative efforts at Green Digital Action at COP28 include:
Saturday, 2 December
- High-level opening of the Green Digital Action track at COP28
- Leverage ICT's positive impacts on the climate
Sunday, 3 December
- Reducing ICT-sector greenhouse gas emissions
Monday, 4 December
- From commitment to action: Implementing standards for a sustainable future
- International standards for sustainable digital tech
- Digital connectivity and technologies for the UN's Early Warnings for All Initiative
Tuesday, 5 December
- Digital transformation on a livable planet
Wednesday, 6 December
- Creating a circular economy for electronics
Thursday, 9 December
- Closing: Digital technologies and data in service of climate action
Source: https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/MA-2023-11-30-ITUs-green-digital-action-at-COP28.aspx