Malta has been officially designated as the host country for the ITU Global Innovation Forum 2024. This prestigious event is set to convene global leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the forum serves as a critical platform. It aims to foster innovation, promote digital inclusion, and address key challenges within the telecommunications and ICT sectors worldwide.

Hosting this significant international gathering highlights Malta's increasing prominence as a hub for technological advancement and its dedication to driving global innovation initiatives.

This retrospective explores the evolution and impact of ITU-D youth events throughout the years. It chronicles a significant journey, showcasing how these initiatives have consistently engaged young minds in critical discussions about digital development.

Over this period, ITU-D events have served as vital platforms, empowering youth with knowledge, fostering innovation, and developing essential skills. Participants have contributed fresh perspectives, driving progress in areas like ICT accessibility, cybersecurity, and sustainable digital transformation.

The ongoing commitment to youth engagement underscores its importance in shaping the future of global connectivity. This journey highlights the enduring legacy and future potential of empowering the next generation of digital leaders.

The Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) held its 2024 session, focusing on key strategic directions for global telecommunication development.

Discussions highlighted critical areas and emerging challenges, shaping the future work and initiatives of the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D).

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Gensler Co-chair Andy Cohen discusses "Design for a Radically Changing World," a book he co-authored with Diane Hoskins. It explores design solutions and offers actionable advice for leaders, designers, and all to harness design's power for a better world. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3JtHwE5.

Cohen and Hoskins co-chair Gensler, the world's top architecture and design firm, overseeing its global growth since 2005. Andy Cohen, with over 42 years at Gensler, is deeply invested in client and community relationships, serving on various prestigious boards. This discussion was moderated by Tabitha Brear.

Michael Pawlyn demonstrates how nature-inspired design can revolutionize spaces and buildings. Watch the full video to see how his approach generates fundamentally different outcomes and helps shape a more circular future.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy. This design-driven model eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Explore biomimetic architecture and innovation with Michael Pawlyn. His nature-inspired designs revolutionize our spaces, offering unique solutions that benefit business, people, and the environment.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Deborah Dull, co-founder of the Circular Supply Chain Network, is a leading voice in the circular economy. In this episode, she details how supply chains can transition from linear to circular models.

She emphasizes the critical role of supply chain professionals in system change, from optimizing repair networks to innovating product design. Dull offers an inspiring perspective on this vital shift.

For deeper insights, read the white paper she mentioned. Explore Deborah's work further at the Circular Supply Chain Network.

Deserts, often perceived as barren, host hundreds of unique species, many endemic or long-lived. Ethnobotanist Carrie Canon will discuss traditional Tribal plant uses, the distinctive flora of North American Deserts, and the Mojave's unique characteristics.

Carrie Calisay Cannon, of Kiowa, Oglala Lakota, and German heritage, holds degrees in Wildlife Biology and Resource Management. She is an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Indian Tribe and a lapidary/silversmith artist crafting Native Southwestern turquoise jewelry.

This program is supported by Arizona Humanities and Findlay Subaru of Prescott. Learn more at the Natural History Institute website, events, donate, Instagram, or Facebook.

Discover "Other Ways of Living," a 3-part series from WaterBear Network and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Join award-winning journalist Matt Shea to explore circularity and its real-world applications. Watch free, exclusively on WaterBear.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and regenerate nature. Subscribe for more insights on YouTube, or find more about our work and connect on social media via our website.

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans to extract 1.4 million gallons of water daily, endangering its 50 mammal species, dozens of reptiles, 37 amphibian species, and critical migratory bird habitats.

Act now to protect this natural wonder, originally established by President Roosevelt. Sign the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to stop this destructive project: Sign the Petition. The Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to secure a future for all species by protecting essential lands, waters, and climate. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.

Celebrated annually on May 17, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) marks the ITU's founding. WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges like climate change and poverty, potentially achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Yet, digital gaps in policy, investment, and skills hinder innovation, leaving many behind.

The world needs digital innovation. Together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

Cooling data centers is a major energy consumer. ITU standards leverage AI for smart energy control, prioritizing renewable energy sources to address this.

To learn more, explore ITU standard L.1305: ITU-T Recommendation L.1305.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are crucial for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, significant digital gaps, stemming from a lack of policies, investment, and skills, hinder progress worldwide. Bridging these gaps is essential for global digital innovation.

The world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity. Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Despite this potential, significant digital gaps persist worldwide due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills. These hinder innovation and leave many countries struggling. The whole world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17th, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN's digital technology agency. This day emphasizes how digital innovation is vital for building a sustainable future and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies can tackle global challenges from climate change to poverty, potentially meeting 70% of SDG targets by 2030.

WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity. However, significant digital gaps—due to a lack of policies, investment, and skills—hinder progress in many regions. Bridging these gaps is essential for global advancement. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), emphasizes connecting everyone and fostering prosperity through technology.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing issues from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering innovation globally.

The world urgently needs digital innovation, and together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

A special session of the Network of Women in Standards (NoW in ITU-T) recently convened in Gdańsk, Poland.

This event occurred during the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunication Administrations (CEPT) preparatory meeting for ITU WTSA-24.

The Jeans Redesign (2019-2023), with participants like Primark, successfully demonstrated that garments can be designed for a circular economy. This initiative is championed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity dedicated to promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates materials, and regenerates nature.

Discover more about the Foundation's work and the journey towards making circularity a reality. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for insights. Visit ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Despite clear economic and environmental benefits, Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models are not scaling as expected within the circular economy. The anticipated surge in these innovative business models has yet to materialize.

The Circular Economy Show addresses this challenge with Mats Linder and Marta Bergfors from Stena Circular Consulting. They delve into their report, which outlines the difficulties in scaling PaaS and provides actionable solutions for businesses. For more information, read Stena's full report: Product-as-a-Service Report.