Publications
All our publications are open access and free to download. These reports offer valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies and their impact on various sectors worldwide. Find our latest publications and learn about the transformative potential of the metaverse and virtual worlds.

Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy
This series of reports present a comprehensive reference designed to inform policymakers, industry leaders, city officials, and other stakeholders on the opportunities and pathways for Citiverse implementation.
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: Global Insights and Implementation Pathways
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: City Administration, Services and Public Participation
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: Urban Planning, Placemaking and Infrastructure
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: Economic Development, Education and Tourism
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: Public Safety, Health and Disaster Resilience
- Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy: Transport and Mobility

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.

The Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy represents the first official deliverable of the Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI. Developed through a structured, multi-phase methodology, it captures a diverse and representative set of use cases that offer practical relevance for cities seeking to harness the potential of virtual world technologies.

Explore strategies to unlock the potential of digital technologies and virtual environments in achieving global goals.

Delve into the evolving landscape of the metaverse with our comprehensive briefing.
In addition, don’t miss the latest deliverables from the ITU Focus Group on metaverse (FG-MV), contributing to international standards and shaping the future of virtual worlds.
ITU FG-MV has developed 52 deliverables covering a wide range of metaverse standardization issues. These include metaverse definitions, enabling technologies, use cases, as well as policy and regulations.



