{"id":133,"date":"2023-09-26T12:47:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T12:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action-atcop28\/?page_id=133"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:33:03","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Digital Action"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"ituBanner bg smallheight\">\n        <div class=\"bgContainer \">\n            <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/banner.jpg alt=\"Background decorative image\" \/>\n            <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                <div class=\"content\" data-span=\"8\">\n                    <div class=\"main\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h1 white\">Green Digital Action<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"addInfo\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Where digital solutions meet climate action.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Green Digital Action initiative brings together partners worldwide to advance climate action through digital innovation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>By driving industry commitments, promoting innovative digital solutions, and strengthening global frameworks for monitoring and reporting, we\u2019re laying the foundation for a sustainable digital future for all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/about-us\" class=\"ituBtn\" >\n            Learn more about us        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/533944_Green_digital_logo_Green-digital-logo-Horizontal-Colour-copy-004-1024x705.png\" alt=\"Green Digital Action Logo\" class=\"wp-image-670\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4524822695035462;width:533px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/533944_Green_digital_logo_Green-digital-logo-Horizontal-Colour-copy-004-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/533944_Green_digital_logo_Green-digital-logo-Horizontal-Colour-copy-004-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/533944_Green_digital_logo_Green-digital-logo-Horizontal-Colour-copy-004-768x529.png 768w, 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                             <p class=\"title\">Announcement of the Green Digital Action Hub<\/p>\n                                                    \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bA coalition of international partners announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub). Set to become the nerve centre of Green Digital Action, this new cooperation platform will work to harness technology innovation against climate change, anchored in Brazil as a legacy of COP30.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/mediacentre\/Pages\/PR-2025-11-10-Green-Digital-Action-COP30-announcement.aspx\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/cop-logos-mall.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Green Digital Action @COP30<\/p>\n                                                    One year after the historic COP29 Green Digital Action Declaration, the Green Digital Action track returned for its 3rd edition to the COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/events\/cop30\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Digital-technologies-and-NDC.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">How are countries integrating digital technologies into their climate commitments?<\/p>\n                                                    The new stocktake provides the first global snapshot of where digitalization stands in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with 2035 targets.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/ndcs-stocktake\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/AI-Climate-Institute-Logo.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Launch of the AI Climate Institute <\/p>\n                                                    The new AI Climate Institute, launched at COP30, will focus on strengthening the technological capabilities and unlocking local innovation in developing countries, so that AI can help address the climate crisis.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/ai-climate-institute\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ITU-9284-scaled.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Dialogue with the COP30 President<\/p>\n                                                    We were pleased to welcome the COP30 President-Designate Amb. Andr\u00e9 Aranha Corr\u00eaa do Lago\u00a0to the International<br>Telecommunication Union on 17 September 2025. He joined us for a dialogue with Green Digital Action partners ahead of COP30 on the role of digital technologies for climate action.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/tag\/green-digital-action\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        View all news &amp; announcements                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/summit-new-3.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Green Digital Action Summit<\/p>\n                                                    Hosted by ITU and the German Environment Agency (UBA), the GDA Summit\u00a0at\u00a0GITEX EUROPE reflected on the progress made since the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action and catalyzed further momentum toward sustainable technology solutions, especially in anticipation of COP30 in Brazil.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/events\/green-digital-action-summit-2025\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/GDA-declaration.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action<\/p>\n                                                    At the first-ever Digitalization Day at COP29, over 1000 members of the digital tech community endorsed the Green Digital Action Declaration.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/events\/cop29\/declaration\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/impact-commitments-thumbnail.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong>Impact &amp; commitments<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n                                                    Explore the various pillars of the Green Digital Action initiative and the transformative commitments made by our partners. Check out how your organization can be part of this transformative journey to net-zero.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/impact\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/partnerships-thumbnail.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong>Our dedicated partners and supporters<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n                                                    Green Digital Action, launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), relies on a diverse range of partners\u2014including global tech firms, international organizations, policy-making bodies, and civil society\u2014 all contributing expertise, innovations, and resources to address the environmental impact of digital technologies.\u00a0\u00a0                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/about-us\/partners\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Meet the partners                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engage with us!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k-1024x503.jpg\" alt=\"Green Digital Action Community Events\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k-1536x754.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/53374818926_f03b0c2386_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <p>\n        Join the growing Green Digital Action community to drive action, shape collective outcomes and\u202fpromote the green and digital transitions among\u202fbusinesses, governments, and others.    <\/p>\n\n\n    <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/about-us\/partners\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n            Get involved        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/blogs.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Climate Solutions\" class=\"wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/blogs.jpg 377w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/blogs-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <p>\n        Explore our blogs for insights into how organizations are leveraging digital tech for climate solutions, and fostering innovation and cooperation across sectors.<br>    <\/p>\n\n\n    <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/tag\/green-digital-action\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n            Read our blogs        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/greening-digital-companies-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7692307692307692;width:368px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/greening-digital-companies-2024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/greening-digital-companies-2024-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/green-digital-action\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/greening-digital-companies-2024-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <p>\n        Dive into ITU&#8217;s latest reports and publications to understand the environmental impact of ICTs and the potential to address climate change.    <\/p>\n\n\n    <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/category\/climate-change\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n            View publications        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div 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