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The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.

IGEL partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to support the Trillion Trees campaign, pledging to plant and protect 20,000 trees.

SAS recognized for its sustainable practices and social good initiative using AI to combat deforestation in the Amazon.

AIBP announces winners of ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards, recognizing companies' use of technology to achieve sustainability goals.

With the rise of conscious consumerism and conscious capitalism, mining enterprises are facing pressure to shift to cleaner and more sustainable operations.

Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

The draft includes a framework to 'ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals'.

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.

New digital library launched by the @ITU provides access to key global ICT data and reports worldwide. #DigitalLibrary #ICTData.

Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.

A new report reveals that e-waste is a growing crisis, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016, and a further increase predicted for 2021.

Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.

Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.

Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.