His Excellency Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, delivered opening remarks at SDG Digital.

The event took place in New York on September 17, 2023.

Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, delivered opening remarks at SDG Digital.

The event took place on September 17, 2023, in New York.

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, delivered the opening remarks at SDG Digital.

The event took place on September 17, 2023, in New York.

Doreen Bogdan, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), delivered welcome and opening speeches.

They spoke at SDG Digital in New York on September 17, 2023.

Actor Nikolaj Coster Waldau, widely recognized for his roles and his commitment as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, was a featured speaker at the recent SDG Digital event.

He delivered his address on September 17, 2023, in New York, contributing to discussions on sustainable development goals.

Sophia the Robot participated in SDG Digital.

The event was held in New York on September 17, 2023.

Mashael Ali Yousef Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for Information Technology Affairs for the State of Qatar, delivered the Closing Remarks at the SDG event.

The remarks were given on September 17, 2023, in New York.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered the closing remarks at SDG Digital.

The event occurred on September 17, 2023, in New York.

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On September 17, 2023, over 75,000 supporters joined us in New York City with a giant monarch butterfly, sending an urgent message to U.S. policymakers ahead of the UN climate summit: end fossil fuel extraction and boldly address the climate emergency. The future of biodiversity and human health depend on this action.

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Nikolaj Coster Waldau, acclaimed actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, spoke at the SDG Digital event in New York on September 17, 2023.

His address underscored the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals, utilizing his platform to advocate for global progress and awareness.

An interview with Doreen Bogdan-Martin took place at SDG Digital.

This event occurred in New York on September 17, 2023.

Whale biologists have documented the first-ever sperm whale birth, a powerful event captured by Shane Gero and the Project CETI team in the Caribbean. Gero, who has studied this specific whale family for nearly 20 years, observed an unusual gathering of 11 female whales during the birth.

The newborn was kept safe on the family's backs and heads for hours. Audio data revealed the whales transitioned from quiet to simultaneously "talking" with morse-code-like clicks, suggesting a celebration. Gero remarked, "It's hard not to see it as a celebration."

Learn more about this whale birth: [National Geographic article](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/sperm-whale-birth-dominica). Featured in "That's Wild," Endangered Earth Online: [Endangered Earth Online article](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/earthonline/endangered-earth-online-no1211.html).

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Ilan Goldfajn of the Inter-American Development Bank was interviewed at SDG Digital.

The interview occurred on September 17, 2023, in New York.

SDG Digital GOAL 9 highlights the critical role of digital technologies in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 9. This goal focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.

Leveraging digital solutions is essential for driving progress across these areas. This includes enhancing connectivity, developing smart infrastructure, and accelerating technological innovation to support sustainable development worldwide.

SDG Digital GOAL 8 is dedicated to fostering sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. It also aims to achieve full and productive employment and ensure decent work for everyone.

This initiative specifically leverages digital solutions and technologies to accelerate progress towards these vital objectives.

SDG Digital GOAL 2 addresses the urgent need to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. This initiative specifically focuses on integrating digital technologies and innovative solutions to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition globally.

It aims to enhance sustainable agriculture, improve food systems, and ensure access to nutritious food for all, leveraging data and digital tools for greater impact and efficiency.

SDG Digital GOAL 7 focuses on leveraging digital technologies to achieve affordable and clean energy for all. This initiative aims to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 by implementing innovative digital solutions. These solutions can enhance energy efficiency, expand access to renewable sources, and improve energy infrastructure globally.

SDG Digital GOAL 6 highlights the application of digital solutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6.

This crucial goal focuses on ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Digital technologies are instrumental in monitoring, optimizing, and expanding access to clean water and effective sanitation systems worldwide.