The Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum in collaboration with the Victoria Forum, shared the fifth dialogue in our Online Forum series, “Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in

The Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum in collaboration with the Victoria Forum, shared the fifth dialogue in our Online Forum series, “Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19.” on November 12, 2020. This dialogue explored how collaboration between Indigenous knowledge and science can improve public health outcomes throughout Canada in the face of COVID-19. Preliminary reports from Indigenous Services Canada suggest that First Nations communities are experiencing 1/4 of the infection rate and 1/5 of the mortality rate from COVID-19 experienced by the general Canadian population. The session will explore how Indigenous Peoples have leveraged their millennia of experience enduring past pandemics to protect their people and foster their resilience in the face of new public health challenges. Speakers Elder Dr Dave Courchene, Jr, an Anishinaabe Elder and spiritual leader; Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, a Dakota knowledge keeper and Indigenous health and wellness advocate; Miles Richardson, OC, a Haida political leader and negotiator focused on Nation-to-Nation relationships between Indigenous Peoples and Canada; Tom Swanky, JD, a historical researcher focused on the role of smallpox in the foundational relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown in British Columbia; and Dr Sabina Ijaz, a medical doctor who has built deep relationships in Indigenous communities, in dialogue with moderator Darrin Mah, JD, discussed the history of what Indigenous Peoples have learned in responding to pandemics, how this informs their responses to COVID-19, and what can be learned more broadly within Canadian society and the global community from these lessons. The speakers discussed issues including: How Indigenous knowledge has been marginalized by a presumption within policy- and decision-making circles that (Western) science is the only valid form of knowledge upon which to base and inform their work; How the devastation of Indigenous populations during previous smallpox and Spanish Flu pandemics has influenced Indigenous responses to COVID-19; How Indigenous Peoples have exercised their sovereignty and self-determination to protect their nations and communities; The role of traditional medicines and healing practices in protecting community health and recovering from the pandemic; How Indigenous knowledge has helped mitigate negative health outcomes that may result from factors such as remoteness from healthcare facilities, food security challenges, higher poverty rates and housing shortages on reserve; Opportunities for collaboration between Indigenous knowledge and science for improved health and social outcomes as we navigate our way through the pandemic together. More information at https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca/dialogue-5 and https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca.

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." When disaster strikes, clear communication becomes a lifeline. Recognizing this critical need, Northern Mindanao's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) established the Regional Disaster Network (RDN) in 2022. RDN leverages an unexpected hero: VHF/HF radio technology. While modern communication tools are valuable, they crumble under disaster's pressure. RDN bypasses this vulnerability with VHF/HF radios, independent of fragile infrastructure like the internet. These robust systems remain operational even when traditional networks fail, ensuring vital communication channels for DICT offices, relay stations, and disaster management units. VHF/HF radios boast another advantage: unparalleled reach. Their waves travel far, bridging communication gaps in remote areas often inaccessible to conventional technologies. This ensures information flows uninterrupted even in the furthest corners of the region. During the Malitbog landslide and Misamis Occidental shearline incidents, the network facilitated rapid information exchange, leading to swift and coordinated rescue efforts. Lives were saved, property protected, and communities empowered to navigate the crisis with improved information and coordination. RDN's influence extends beyond immediate response. Its proactive approach of utilizing VHF/HF technology and redundancy in communication infrastructure, equips communities with the tools and knowledge needed to become active participants in their own safety and preparedness.

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,000 years ago, humanity began a dramatic transformation of the landscape of Southern China. Forests were cleared for rice cultivation and firewood to power what would become Hong Kong’s first

,000 years ago, humanity began a dramatic transformation of the landscape of Southern China. Forests were cleared for rice cultivation and firewood to power what would become Hong Kong’s first major industrial endeavor. As China and other nations began to explore and trade on the high-seas, a rich bounty of life teemed below the surface of the South China Sea. For the ensuing millennia, that bounty was all but extinguished. Today, we live in a bustling metropolis in a landscape of mega-cities - the Greater Bay Area. With more than 100 million people in our neighborhood the impacts on nature are stronger than ever. Yet, beneath the waves the ocean is eerily quiet - fisheries are gone, mangrove forests, seagrasses, oyster and coral reefs have been destroyed. Climate change, pandemics, and waning resources are a constant threat. Globally, by 2050 we predict these ecosystems may be lost to history. In this talk, I will introduce what we can do to restore the ocean that surrounds us and regain the benefits of proper ecosystem functioning? How can we re-invest in our ecological future? Can technology and entrepreneurship reverse our slippery slope to catastrophe? ​ 三千年前，人類開始為華南地理環境帶來巨變。森林被開墾為稻田，其林木則為人類建設所用。當中華文明開始與海外文化經商往來，華南水域之下亦充滿別開一面的生機。只是隨著千年已過，水底生命亦逐漸逝去。今日我們居於巨大的都市群——粵港澳大灣區内其中一個充滿活力的都市。隨著鄰近地區常住人口超過一億，自然生態面臨前所未有之影響。然而，波紋之下，水底生態一片寂靜:魚業蕭條；紅樹林、海草、生蠔與珊瑚群悉數被毀。 氣候變化、疫症與資源緊縮一直威脅世界。我們估算大約在2050年前，全球將失去上述的生態圈。在此演講中，我將介紹可以修復海洋生態、重獲健康生態圈利益的方法，何以再投資生態未來，並討論以科技與創業行動，提出挽回生態的可能。 David is a multi-disciplinary ecologist who studies how humans impact the ecology and evolution of the oceans. He is particularly interested in coral reef ecosystems, which are currently undergoing a perilous decline. His group’s research scales from the ecosystem to cellular level, and combines tools in geochemistry, stable isotope ecology, ecophysiology, and molecular biology to answer questions pertaining to coral symbiosis and interactions with anthropogenic stressors. By improving our understanding of how corals function and how they have evolved over time, his goal is to foster their conservation for future generations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Founding Director of JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, Francesco Lapenta describes the complex dichotomy of historical socio-economic progress driven by energy consumption, and

Founding Director of JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, Francesco Lapenta describes the complex dichotomy of historical socio-economic progress driven by energy consumption, and shortsighted technological innovation. Francesco argues that a long-term solution to the climate crises can be found only through collaborative governance, and socially responsible innovation processes in the energy sector. The countries that have received the greatest advantages, and pollute the most, bear the responsibility to lead the development of scalable and sustainable alternative energy solutions. They also bear the responsibility to offer equal opportunities, via economically viable alternatives, to developing countries that legitimately aspire to invest in the same transformative social processes, and economic growth models, previously adopted by other countries. ... In the conclusion of the talk, recorded as part of a series of talks on the role of universities in tackling climate change, Francesco states that the role of universities and educators is to create leaders and change makers that understand the complexities, and necessarily shared responsibility, of governing the future of humanity and the planet. The ability to project, organize and foster this transformation through several decades is one of the fundamental functions of the leaders of tomorrow. ... The JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies promotes international collaboration, transdisciplinary research, and dialogue on emerging and future innovations of high societal relevance and impact in a variety of domains: scientific, technological, economic, environmental, cultural, and social. The Institute, through its research activities promoting critical evidence-based public debate, aspires to influence accountability and good governance in these areas. ... . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." The Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the Use of Digital Platforms allows users to know and compare the information that main digital platforms collect from users, as well as the treatment given to their personal data and the options, they have within the platforms to delete or manage it. The main objective of this Tool is to provide users with transparent and accessible information on the treatment given to their information and the permissions or licenses granted on the management of it to the various digital platforms when they use the services provided. With the Interactive Tool of Policies, Terms and Conditions Applicable in the Use of Digital Platforms, users have the possibility of consulting information from at least 45 digital platforms, and the information is classified for better understanding into ten categories, which are: 1. Dating Apps, 2. Telecommuting applications, 3. Terminal equipment, 4. E-commerce platforms, 5. Entertainment platforms, 6. Transport platforms, 7. Social media, 8. Food transportation services, 9. Operating Systems 10. Mobile video games. Project website https://plataformasdigitales.ift.org.mx/public/categoria/14/aplicaciones-de-citas

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Message from António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, for the World Radiocommunication Conference. (Delivered by Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez, ITU) on 20 November, 2023 at WRC-23, Dubai,

Message from António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, for the World Radiocommunication Conference. (Delivered by Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez, ITU) on 20 November, 2023 at WRC-23, Dubai, UAE. UNITED NATIONS THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE FOR THE WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE Dubai, 20 November 2023 I am pleased to greet the World Radiocommunication Conference. Your gathering is a testament to the power of international cooperation in tackling global challenges. Radio frequencies, whether on Earth or in space, form the backbone of advanced communications for all of humanity. From education to healthcare, from agriculture to climate monitoring, expanding radiocommunication services and bridging the digital divide are key to reducing inequalities and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. The radio spectrum is also a finite resource. We must use it efficiently and equitably, with inclusive global coordination to prevent harmful interference. The World Radiocommunication Conference provides an opportunity to foster collaboration between governments, the private sector, regional telecom organizations, researchers and academia to promote fair and stable regulation, which is the foundation for investment and innovation that leaves no one behind. That is also the spirit of next year’s Summit of the Future – to advance the responsible and sustainable use of technologies, including satellites, and ensure that vital commons like outer space are preserved for future generations. Your contributions here can help transform how we communicate and connect in the years ahead. Let us share the radio spectrum wisely and help build a sustainable future for all. --------ENDS-------------------------- For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int #ituwrc #radiocommunication #unitednations #un #itu #telecommunications

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With the increasing use of digital technologies in the world of work globally, much concern has been raised about the impact of technologies on employment and skills, jobs quality and quantity.

With the increasing use of digital technologies in the world of work globally, much concern has been raised about the impact of technologies on employment and skills, jobs quality and quantity. While new technologies and automation will replace certain tasks, technology also creates new jobs and requires new sets of skills. This may affect millions of people who either need to reskill / upskill or risk losing jobs. This session will address the following questions: How does digital transformation impact jobs and skills development? What are core challenges and opportunities? What are innovative strategies to enhance global workforce skills to meet the demands of the digital transformation, taking into the situation of youth, women and aging workers? What are best practice examples to foster digital skills development in the world of work? Moderator Mr Juan Iván Martín Lataix Skills Digitalisation Specialist International Labour Organization (ILO) Panelists Dr Chunmei (Mei) Zhao Chief Education Solutions Officer, Stanford Global and Online Education Stanford University United States of America| Digital Skills for the Future: Perspectives from Stanford and the Silicone Valley Mr Felipe Alfonso Hernandez Maya General Coordinator of User Policy Federal Telecommunications Institute Mexico Digital Skills for Jobs Mr Alberto Wenceslas Mounguengui Moudoki Chief Executive Officer National Agency of Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies (NADIF) Gabon Technology impact and jobs skillset in Gabon Mr Jonathan Peter Mwakijele Head of Training Department African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) Kenya (Republic of) Digital Skills for Jobs

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It is highly impressive what the B Corp Movement has promoted in the last 15 years. Today, almost 5,000 certified B Corporations from over 150 industries mobilize more than half-million workers in 79

It is highly impressive what the B Corp Movement has promoted in the last 15 years. Today, almost 5,000 certified B Corporations from over 150 industries mobilize more than half-million workers in 79 countries to build an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system. However, that is not enough. We are constantly looking at ways in which we can empower all of the 125 million companies in the world* to behave like B Corps with the purpose of positive impact, accountability with all stakeholders and commitment with transparency by measuring, managing and reporting their impact? During this session, an ecosystem event part of the Skoll World Forum wholly hosted by B Lab and Sistema B, we briefly discussed our global policy strategy to enable a favorable institutional environment for a new economy. We covered inspiring stories and practical cases that are happening across our global markets including the US, UK, Europe and Latin America. We clearly defined our focus to lead, promote and coordinate policies, regulations and self-regulation that foster the adoption of Stakeholder Governance - as we do not believe in stakeholder capitalism if we do not build benefit governance for businesses and capital markets. And, finally, we highlighted that this journey is about building collaborations and coalitions that strengthen our social capital towards this another possible world, and we urged all organizations that believe in the power of policies to enable systems change to join us as backbone organizations to build infrastructure for such change. A special thanks to B Lab/Sistema B teams and to Skoll Foundation to make this conversation possible. As we saw at SWF, let's face forward with courage, determination and hope! *According to the World Bank, from 2018

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." Bayanat (XBRL-extensible Business Reporting Language) is the open international standard for digital business reporting that has been especially developed to support the communication and exchange of information and data (both financial and non-financial) between the different entities (Listed and License Companies) in the economy. Entities submits their financial result quarterly and yearly then verified by approved Auditors. System integrated with different Authorities like MSX and MCD and SSO implemented for all reporting entities. It ensure availability of accurate & reliable financial information in a timely manner to all the relevant stakeholders with support of analytical tool & dashboard (MSPowerBI).

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Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20

Winners of the WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches to support sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Overall, projects from 18 countries were presented with WSIS Prizes top honours, showcasing leading efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster digital inclusion, and drive socio-economic progress on a global scale. “This year's WSIS Prizes demonstrate the innovation and energy that exist to find technological solutions to some of the globe's biggest challenges," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “These are the creative contributions that the world needs in our effort to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals." "myGov" platform is a pioneering government concept that seamlessly integrates citizens, state entities, and businesses onto a unified electronic service platform. This innovative system aims to provide a comprehensive array of cutting-edge digital services, fostering collaboration and efficiency. Through the "myGov" portal, citizens gain access to information provided by government agencies, enabling them to engage with services electronically, acquire e-documents, verify the accuracy of their information, and seamlessly manage the process of sharing their data with other institutions. Project website https://mygov.e-gov.az/

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