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Wednesday 29 May


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EW4 All Initiative, where cooperation is the key of success
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and Eurovisioni
ABU

17:00 – 17:45 (UTC+02:00) Room 9
The EW4ALL initiative of the United Nations is a pivotal experience at the crossroad between technology, innovation, disaster risks reduction and resilience of the infrastructures. Within a very short span of time (it is supposed to complete its…

Thursday 30 May


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368
Navigating the Double-Edged Sword: ICT’s and AI’s Impact on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room K2
This session takes a comprehensive look at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector's impact on environmental sustainability, with a special emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the ICT sector continues to expand,…
207
Twenty Years After The Tsunami 2004: How Knowledge Transfer Could Improve Safety In Countries at Risk
World Broadcasting Union
WBU

10:00 – 10:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami sent shock waves around the globe. With over 225,000 lives lost across 15 Asian and African countries, this is one of the biggest natural disaster in recorded history. It was also a wake - up call for nations in the…
267
Traceability of e-waste and the use of digital product passports for ICT goods
ITU, Secretariat of the Basel Convention, One Planet Network
ITU, Secretariat of the Basel Convention, One…

15:00 – 15:45 (UTC+02:00) Room H2
In the modern era, the proliferation of information and communication technology (ICT) goods has led to a corresponding surge in e-waste. Managing this e-waste efficiently and responsibly has become a critical global challenge. According to the UN's…
332
Towards a better understanding of the interface between digital tech and the physical environment
The Digital Environment System Coalition, ICT4D.at and TaC-Together
DESC, ICT4D.at, Tac-Together

16:00 – 16:45 (UTC+02:00) Innovate Space
This interactive session follows commitments made at WSIS 2022 and 2023 to provide updates on recent developments in research and practice at the interface between digital tech and environmental issues. It is also intended to provide a summary of…

Friday 31 May


Past Sessions


227
ICT based changing behaviours to embrace the green revolution
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, UNSPMF
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, UNSPMF

11:00 – 11:45 (UTC+02:00) Room L2
ICT has permeated all aspects of people's lives, constantly reshaping how we connect with society and nature. Beyond its indirect influence on human behavior, ICT is recognized for its pivotal role in both formal and informal education, increasingly…

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