Explore visual highlights from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC23), held in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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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.

This snapshot captures studio interviews from the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23).

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De Winton's golden mole, an iridescent, sand-swimming creature, has been rediscovered in South Africa after being presumed lost since 1937. Threatened by diamond and mineral mining, these elusive moles were confirmed through environmental DNA analysis and the help of a specialized mole-sniffing border collie.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting all species and their habitats, supports such vital conservation efforts. Read an interview with a rediscovery scientist and watch a video about the moles. For more information on the Center's work, visit their website.

Mindel De La Torre, Omnispace's Chief Regulatory and International Strategy Officer, was interviewed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). This event took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will take place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European Commission (EC), and AccessibleEU Resource Centre, and hosted by Fundación ONCE under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, this annual event marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This vital platform for digital inclusion brings together policymakers, civil society, academia, and industry. The two-day agenda will explore ICT accessibility, regulatory frameworks, web accessibility, AI, and emerging technologies, aligning with the ITU's "Digital inclusion and skills development" initiative. The forum aims to strengthen knowledge, foster partnerships, and inspire an inclusive digital future for all. Registration for on-site participation closes December 10.

In the final episode of our fashion series, we meet Patrick McDowell, a pioneering British high-end designer based in London. He discusses his journey and vision for the fashion industry, emphasizing his commitment to circular design since the start of his career.

Explore Patrick McDowell’s brand and journey: patrickmcdowell.co.uk

View Patrick's collection for Rambert Dance Company: A Tragedy of Fashion

In a CISL Conversation, Shruti Kapila and Lindsay Hooper discuss history and politics in climate negotiations, India's environmentalism, optimism versus caution, and individual versus collective action. They also cover moving beyond Western-centric narratives, leadership capabilities, the role of business, and anticipating COP28.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) partners with business and governments to develop solutions for a sustainable economy, focusing on net zero, nature protection, and inclusive societies. Find more resources: https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/

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The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will be held in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the ITU, European Commission, and AccessibleEU Resource Centre, and hosted by Fundación ONCE, this event marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and supports the ITU's "Digital inclusion and skills development" initiative.

This two-day forum unites policymakers, academia, civil society, and industry to advance digital accessibility. Day one covers ICT accessibility, regulatory frameworks, and innovative solutions; day two explores web accessibility, universal design, AI, and emerging technologies. The forum aims to foster knowledge, partnerships, and an inclusive digital future.

A registration link is available for all interested participants, with an on-site deadline of December 10.

Stefan Schnorr, State Secretary for Germany's Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, was interviewed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). This significant event took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

For further details on WRC-23 and radiocommunication, please visit the ITU website: www.itu.int

Martha Suarez, President of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), was interviewed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). This event took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023.

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The Global Commitment has demonstrated significant progress in tackling plastic waste and pollution, yet challenges remain. Plastics Initiative Lead Sander Defruyt reflects on five years of the Global Commitment, a collaboration between the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme. Watch to discover key lessons and pivotal hurdles.

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Ahead of COP28, CISL and FSD Africa co-hosted a webinar on November 29, 2023, titled "Stocktake of Climate Finance in Africa."

The expert panel discussed Africa's climate finance challenges and opportunities, alongside the continent's priorities for COP28. The event drew over 170 attendees from Africa, the UK, and Europe.

An interview was conducted with Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo, Director of Engineering and Communications Infrastructure at the Uganda Communications Commission.

This discussion occurred during the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), held in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023. For more information, please visit the ITU website.

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Itarashi Hiroyuki, Chair of Committee 4, WRC-23, was interviewed during the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The conference took place in Dubai, UAE, from 20 November to 15 December 2023.

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6G cellular networks will be highly complex, requiring deep learning (DL) to achieve significant system-level gains through site-specific communication techniques. Prof. Jeffrey Andrews will present his group's DL innovations for 6G. These include a novel beam alignment approach offering up to 1000x speedup, a new architecture for high-dimensional channel estimation using deep generative networks, and site-specific multicell optimization that rapidly learns near-optimal antenna array settings, outperforming conventional 3GPP methods.

This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), an international journal providing free, comprehensive coverage of communications and networking research. Discover more about the ITU Journal here and explore the full webinar series programme here.

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite progress in Indigenous Peoples' rights since the UDHR, including greater participation and new agreements, severe human rights abuses persist globally. This event will reflect on the Indigenous rights movement's achievements and the vital work ahead to ensure human rights for all.

The event features respected Indigenous leaders and scholars: Kaimana Barcarse (Kanaka Hawai’i), Roberto Borrero (Taíno), Dr. Elsa Stamatopolou, Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa), Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga (Udege), Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough (Iñupiaq), and Lucy Mulenkei (Maasai).

Our current food system significantly impacts landscapes and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. We can, however, design food differently. A collection of six short stories, screened at COP28, showcases regenerative production journeys from Africa to the UK. These stories explore how circular design strategies can build biodiversity, improve soil health, deliver clean air and water, and tackle climate change.

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A UN treaty, incorporating legally-binding global rules and comprehensive circular economy measures, presents a unique opportunity to accelerate systems change and end plastic pollution. Marta Longhurst will share outcomes from the third round of negotiations in Nairobi.

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Tariq Mohammed, Engineering Consultant and Youth Envoy for the Caribbean Telecommunication Union (CTU), was interviewed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23).

The conference took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 20 to December 15, 2023. For further information, please visit the ITU website: www.itu.int.