Publications

Developed with contributions from 20 United Nations entities, this Executive Briefing provides a strategic assessment of how artificial intelligence, spatial intelligence and the AI-enabled citiverse are transforming governance, urban development and global digital cooperation. The publication outlines key opportunities, systemic challenges and governance priorities for ministers, mayors and senior decision-makers, while emphasizing the importance of trusted, interoperable and people-centred digital transformation to advance sustainable development.

The Call to Action sets out a shared global vision for ensuring that AI, spatial intelligence and the citiverse are developed and deployed responsibly, inclusively and for the public good. Endorsed during the 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day, it identifies five strategic priorities for governments, industry, academia, civil society and the United Nations to strengthen trust, foster interoperability, accelerate inclusive innovation, and ensure that no one and no place are left behind in the digital transformation of cities and communities.

This report highlights the urgent need to embed accessibility and inclusion at the core of digital transformation. It presents practical models, use cases, and policy guidance to ensure that AI-powered virtual worlds are designed for everyone — fostering equitable participation, seamless experiences, and universal access in the cities of tomorrow.