An interview was conducted with Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President of Government Affairs at Qualcomm. Qualcomm is a Gold Sponsor of the ITU-D Celebratory Dinner, held during The World

An interview was conducted with Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President of Government Affairs at Qualcomm. Qualcomm is a Gold Sponsor of the ITU-D Celebratory Dinner, held during The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25).

WTDC-25 will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from 17 to 28 November 2025. The conference theme is “Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future.”

For more information, visit https://www.itu.int/wtdc25. Follow updates with #ITUWTDC.

Recorded live at Climate Week New York, this episode explores why retailers must embrace the circular economy for food. With global food systems contributing a third of greenhouse gas emissions

Recorded live at Climate Week New York, this episode explores why retailers must embrace the circular economy for food. With global food systems contributing a third of greenhouse gas emissions and facing supply chain shocks, guests from Visa, PepsiCo, and the National Retail Federation discuss making circularity more convenient and investing in shared solutions to scale this vital transition.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, accelerates the shift to a circular economy to tackle climate change, waste, and biodiversity loss. Learn more about retail and the circular economy, or sign up for our North America newsletter. Subscribe for more insights and visit our website or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Beyond Plastics recently hosted a news conference to address the New York State Assembly's failure to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA). President Judith Enck

Beyond Plastics recently hosted a news conference to address the New York State Assembly's failure to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA). President Judith Enck led the discussion, joined by Monique Fitzgerald (Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group), Renae Kimble (NAACP Niagara Falls, NY), and Blair Horner (NYPIRG).

Speakers highlighted the serious implications of the Assembly's inaction, especially amid increasing federal rollbacks on climate, environmental, and public health protections. They also criticized the aggressive lobbying tactics by plastics and chemical industries, which contributed to the Assembly allowing the session to end without acting on this critical legislation.

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action and Earth Defense." This event brought together Indigenous women leaders globally to share firsthand experiences of colonization and climate disruption, while highlighting powerful solutions.

They showcased strategies upholding Indigenous rights and sovereignty, bringing health and justice to communities. The event also honored women land defenders protecting ecosystems, often at great personal risk. Panelists discussed democracy, reciprocal economies, rights of nature, and Indigenous rights as vital ways forward for the world.

Bianca Faith Johnson, President of Push to Walk, demonstrated a Wandercraft self-balancing exo-skeleton at SDG Digital 2024.

This aligns with "A Digital Future for All," an initiative

Bianca Faith Johnson, President of Push to Walk, demonstrated a Wandercraft self-balancing exo-skeleton at SDG Digital 2024.

This aligns with "A Digital Future for All," an initiative promoting an inclusive, meaningful, and safe online experience. It leverages emerging technologies to create value, ensuring everyone has the skills to thrive and no one is left behind.

Learn more about SDG Digital 2024: https://www.itu.int/initiatives/sdgdigital2024/ #globalgoals #sdgdigital #ourcommonfuture

Prof. Konstantinos Masselos, President of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Greece, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

The

Prof. Konstantinos Masselos, President of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Greece, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24).

The symposium was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 1-4 July 2024. For further information, please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24. Follow #ITUGSR24.

Oli Bird, Ofcom UK and CEPT Co-President, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), held in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4, 2024.

For more details on GSR-24,

Oli Bird, Ofcom UK and CEPT Co-President, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), held in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4, 2024.

For more details on GSR-24, please visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr24. Follow the event using #ITUGSR.

Magdalena Brier, President of Fundación ProFuturo, recently spoke at Giga Day.

Her address focused on the critical importance of digital skills and the ongoing digital transformation

Magdalena Brier, President of Fundación ProFuturo, recently spoke at Giga Day.

Her address focused on the critical importance of digital skills and the ongoing digital transformation within education.

Astrophysicist Jill Tarter, who inspired Jodie Foster's character in *Contact*, dedicated her career to the search for extraterrestrial life. She now directs the Center for SETI Research at the

Astrophysicist Jill Tarter, who inspired Jodie Foster's character in *Contact*, dedicated her career to the search for extraterrestrial life. She now directs the Center for SETI Research at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California.

Her path wasn't easy. After losing a scholarship despite excellent grades, Tarter appealed to Dean Corson. He agreed it was unfair and, after contacting Procter & Gamble, reinstated her funding.

Two decades later, Tarter, serving on President Corson's advisory committee at Cornell, personally thanked him for his belief and support.