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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marked its 159th birthday on 17 May with a fast-paced online event celebrating the power of technologies to build a better future for humanity. This latest World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (#WTISD) highlighted the promise of digital innovation to advance sustainable development for all. “ITU has been instrumental in […]
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- Civil registration systems are vital for providing legal identity and accessing essential services, as shown by discrepancies in COVID-19 mortality data and the ongoing challenges in birth registration, especially in poorer communities.
- Sustainable urban development and urban design is central to climate change action. As the People’s Republic of China shows, Integrated compact sponge cities are pivotal for low-carbon development and for building climate resilience.
- International Nurses Day highlights the major contribution nurses make in delivering high-quality healthcare. They need innovative solutions to help the healthcare system rebound after the pandemic.
- East and Southeast Asia are central to over 80% of the world's semiconductor production, crucial for artificial intelligence advancements and global tech growth. Governments in the region should enact policies that attract foreign direct investment, increase spending on research and development, and invest in human capital development.
- Climate-induced disasters are intensifying in Asia and the Pacific, affecting migration and causing economic strain. The need for effective adaptation strategies and international cooperation is urgent as remittances play a vital role in risk management.
- Extreme heat has disparate impacts on women's health and broader socio-economic consequences. There is an urgent need for gender-responsive adaptation strategies.
- Global warming will drastically alter labor markets, affecting health and productivity, particularly for outdoor workers in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. By 2050, climate-induced heat stress could force significant changes in job structures and labor demand, highlighting a pressing need for adaptive policies.
- The correlation between rising temperatures and escalating gender-based violence is having a major impact on women and girls worldwide. The effects of heat stress on social dynamics and individual behavior underscore the urgent need for integrated climate and gender-based violence policy interventions.
- Tailored artificial intelligence solutions offer practical, localized and affordable options for climate analysis and action.