Green Digital Action: International Standards – Harnessing Technology for Climate

November 15, 2024, 17:30-18:30
Standards Pavilion (B15 COP29 Pavilion Area)
Livestream

Digital technologies can help solve the climate crisis. Launched at COP28, the Green Digital Action Initiative, led by ITU and 40+ partners, aims to fast-track digital climate solutions through international green standards. This session will explore how these standards, from energy management to emissions reduction, can align digital transformation with sustainability. The Green Standards Pillar focuses on key areas like hardware, software, data centers, and AI, helping industries and governments adopt green practices that reduce e-waste and environmental impact. Discover real-world use cases and learn how your organization can contribute to a sustainable digital future.

Speakers
Opening ceremony:
Onoe Seizo, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU

Panel discussion: International standards – Harnessing Technology for Climate Solutions
Moderator: Ahmed Rashad Harb Riad, Leader, Green Standards Pillar
 
Speakers :
Sara Ballan, Senior Digital Development Specialist, World Bank
Marco Serena, Chief Sustainable Impact Officer, the Private Infrastructure Development Group
Jean-Manuel Canet, Senior Manager Climate Biodiversity, Orange Group
Safder Nazir, Senior Vice President – Public Sector, Middle East & Central Asia, Huawei
 
Call to action and Closing remarks
Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU