{"id":2,"date":"2024-06-03T15:01:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-10-08T14:45:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:45:52","slug":"about-sdgdigital2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wide-video\"><video height=\"420\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 420;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay muted preload=\"auto\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/09\/537505_SDG-Digital_Banner_v2.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p>Building on the impact of last year\u2019s SDG Digital, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are gearing up for SDG Digital to take place on<strong> 20-21 September in New York<\/strong>. SDG Digital is a cornerstone of our ongoing efforts to leverage digital innovation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set within the broader context of this year\u2019s UN General Assembly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/summit-of-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summit of the Future<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/summit-of-the-future\/action-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Action Days<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><br>SDG Digital will exemplify how digital technologies can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future. By convening leaders from government, civil society, the private sector, youth, and academia, SDG Digital will propel participants forward into the future, encouraging exploration of the trends, risks, and opportunities presented by digital and emerging technologies on our journey forward.<br><\/p>\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\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SDG Digital - A Digital Future for All\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lL9Zo690CPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid \">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/10\/Sade_esoskeleton.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">A Digital Future for All in pictures<\/p>\n                                                    Revisit highlights of SDG Digital, showcasing the pivotal role of digital technologies in driving global development and advancing the Pact for the Future.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/itupictures\/albums\/72177720320506404\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Photo gallery                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/08\/SDG_Digital_background_with_dots_v3.1.png alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Join the global conversation<\/p>\n                                                    SDG Digital is a key component of the digital track of the Summit of the Future Action Days. As we build towards a more inclusive and sustainable digital future, we want to hear from you. Be part of this global conversation. Share your vision of A Digital Future for All and help us shape the future of digital.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/survey\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self>\n                        Share your Vision                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/summit-of-the-future.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">The Summit of the Future<\/p>\n                                                    The Summit of the Future is a once-in-a-generation opportunity and serves as a moment to mend trust and demonstrate that international cooperation can effectively tackle current challenges as well as those that have emerged in recent years or may yet be over the horizon. The Summit of the Future will take place on 22 and 23 September 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/summit-of-the-future\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_blank target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/08\/final-keymessage-something-special-happens-b.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Action Days<\/p>\n                                                    The Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all stakeholders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sites\/un2.un.org\/files\/sotf-summit-of-the-future-action-days-draft-programme.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the draft programme here<\/a>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/action-days\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self>\n                        Read 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\/sdgdigital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/SDG_Award_homepage.1080.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\"><strong>GameChangers Award<\/strong><\/p>\n                                                    The 2nd edition of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award will honour organizations that are working towards rescuing the Global Goals through digital. Submissions for the Award have now closed with a record number of entries! Tune in to the Award Ceremony to meet the winners and learn about gamechanging digital solutions to rescue the SDGs. The Award Ceremony will take place on the eve of SDG Digital at the UN Headquarters in New York.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/award\/about\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self>\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/09\/logo-1920x817-1.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Promote on your social media channels<\/p>\n                                                    Help us raise awareness of SDG Digital on your social media channels. New content is regularly added. Use our resources.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/b\/pzARlpqv\/sdg-digital-2024\" class=\"ituBtn\" =_self target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Resources                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                                <p class=\"ituCard highlight\" data-span=\"3\"><em>Revisit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/sdgdigital\/\">SDG Digital 2023<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                                <p class=\"ituCard highlight\" data-span=\"3\"><em>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I-EgeNwjVUI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I-EgeNwjVUI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highlights video of SDG Digital 2023.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building on the impact of last year\u2019s SDG Digital, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are gearing up for SDG Digital to take place on 20-21 September in New York. 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