Webinar – Land Reborn: Greening the Digital Footprint for Land Restoration

Description

Land degradation occurs when the natural functions and productivity of land are diminished, often due to human activities such as deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, urbanization, and industrialization. However, technology offers innovative solutions to monitor, prevent, and reverse land degradation. In the era of digital innovation, technologies such as satellite imaging, geospatial analysis, and data-driven decision-making play pivotal roles in mapping, monitoring, and managing land restoration initiatives. Digital tools empower conservationists and land managers to optimize resource allocation, track reforestation progress, and implement precision agriculture techniques. From blockchain solutions ensuring transparent supply chains to machine learning aiding in ecological restoration planning, the marriage of digital transformation and land restoration is ushering in a new era of efficiency and effectiveness in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intersection of digital transformation and land restoration, providing insights that are crucial for creating a more sustainable and resilient future. Join us to explore the possibilities, challenges, and strategies in harnessing the power of technology to restore and preserve our precious landscapes. 

Target Audience

Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.  

Note: By registering for this event, you agree for ITU (the event organizer and data controller) to process your personal data for the organization and management of the event in accordance with the ITU Data Protection and Privacy Policy. The personal data you submit as part of the registration and your participation in the event will be used by ITU for the organization, management, and follow-up of the event, including managing attendance and for internal ITU administrative requirements. The event is taking place via Zoom, and it will be recorded. You can read here Zoom’s privacy notice on how it processes your personal data. The event video recording will be made publicly available on ITU’s event webpage to raise awareness and promote standardization aiming at knowledge-transfer and bridging the standardization gap. For any questions or requests concerning your personal data, including your inclusion in video, you can contact ITU at digitaltransformation@itu.int

Draft programme

14:00 – 14:10

Opening R​emarks

14:10 – 14:55

Session 1: Greening the Future: Navigating Digital Transformation for Land Restoration

Moderator: Victoria Papp, Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation, BOMA Canada

  • David Jansen, Coordinator of the Digital Transformation Task Force, UNEP
  • Massamba Thioye, Project Executive, UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub, UN Climate Change Secretariat

Questions & Answers

14:55 – 15:00

Closing R​emarks