ITU Unveils Green Digital Action at COP28

Digital technologies are crucial in our efforts to solve the climate crisis.

These technologies are instrumental in climate monitoring, climate change adaptation and early warning systems. They also play a vital role in mitigation efforts, such as boosting energy efficiency. 

At the same time, the rapid uptake of data and devices increases the sector's energy consumption, emissions, material use and e-waste worldwide. 

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), together with more than 40 partners across the UN, governments, businesses and civil society, will convene the Green Digital Action track at COP28 to unite the global digital community, develop practical solutions, and step up climate action across the industry with the aim of positioning the sector as a leader on climate.

​Event: Green Digital Action at COP28 

Dates: 1 - 9 December 2023 

Location: UNFCCC COP28; Global Innovation Hub ("Blue Zone​"); Dubai, UAE 

Media Accreditation: UNFCCC COP28 media badge with "Blue Zone" access is required   ​

Green Digital Action at COP28 will feature a high-level opening: "Unleashing Green Digital Action for a sustainable digital tech industry" on Saturday, 2 December at 09:00 GST. 

The opening session will spotlight the potential of technology for environmental solutions and showcase successful endeavours in the effort to propel the digital tech industry toward a greener, more sustainable future. 

Journalists with access to the COP28 "Blue Zone" are invited to cover the opening as well as other sessions on the Green Digital Action at COP28 programme.​​

The collaborative efforts at Green Digital Action at COP28 include: