466 views  Premiered Nov 29, 2022  #DigitalTransformation #AIforGoodWebinars #AIforGood

To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of stakeholders in

466 views  Premiered Nov 29, 2022  #DigitalTransformation #AIforGoodWebinars #AIforGood

To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of stakeholders in driving digital transformation in the urban domain, the “Toolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities” was developed by ITU and 12 other partners. This Toolkit draws a connection between the technological and interoperable solutions for urban operations while supporting the enhancement of the ability of authorities to envision and adopt cutting-edge technologies to make society more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 

This Toolkit includes insights on international standards and provides guidance, and use-cases on the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the latest reports on the ever-evolving topic of digital transformation. The Toolkit can universally benefit cities and communities, as well as regions and countries regardless of their level of smart or digital development, or their geographical or economic status. This AI for Good Webinar will be a unique opportunity to understand the benefits of leveraging this Toolkit across the smart city ecosystem while keeping digital transformation as the fulcrum. 

Welcome Remarks: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of the Study Groups Department, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Panel Discussion:

Mythili Menon, Project Officer | Advisor, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Deniz Susar, Governance and Public Administration Officer, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Judy Backhouse, Senior Academic Fellow, United Nations University - Centre for Policy Research

Moderator: Cristina Bueti, Counsellor, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

During this virtual event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Indigenous youth leaders from around the world gathered to share their strategies and solutions for addressing

During this virtual event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Indigenous youth leaders from around the world gathered to share their strategies and solutions for addressing fossil fuel extraction, deforestation and the climate crisis on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

Drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, panelists discussed efforts to defend Indigenous rights, champion self-determination, and promote climate justice to forge a path toward a healthy and just climate future.

Speakers Included:
✨ Pema Wangmo Lama (Mugum), Program Coordinator, National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF), Nepal
✨ Morgan Brings Plenty (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe), Environmental Justice Activist, Digital Organizing Fellow, Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), Turtle Island/USA
✨ Judy Kipkenda (Ogiek), Founder of Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), Kenya
✨ Sheelah Bearfoot (Chiricahua Apache), MHS Environmental Justice Advocate, Turtle Island/USA
✨ Elle Rávdná Näkkäläjärvi (Sámi), Chair of the Sámi Parliament’s Youth Council, Norway
✨ Carole Monture (Kanienkehá:ka/Mohawk), Climate Leadership Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action (ICA), Turtle Island
✨ Talia Landry (Mashpee Wampanoag), Youth Advisor for Mashpee NEA and President of the Wampanoag Community Development Corporation, Turtle Island