The Climate Conference COP29, held in Baku, played a key role in advancing initiatives for sustainable development of digital technologies, the Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Tomas Lamanauskas said during a panel discussion at the XII Global Baku Forum, Report informs.
"Being in Azerbaijan, I certainly must note our work on ensuring the sustainability of digital technologies, the so-called green digital actions. COP29 gave this direction a powerful political impetus. The Declaration of Actions in the Field of Green Digital Technologies has already been supported by more than 80 countries and 120 other stakeholders. This proves that real steps are possible," Lamanauskas noted.
He emphasized that it is important not only to understand the impact of digital technologies but also to evaluate their effectiveness in the context of sustainable development.
The ITU Deputy Secretary-General also mentioned the recent announcement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres about the creation of the UN-18 Task Force. According to him, the goal of this initiative is to make digital technologies more efficient and accessible, as well as to ensure their practical application for the benefit of all citizens of the world.