Tag archive: United Nations
The Role of Earth Observation in Combating Desertification in Middle Eastern Countries
This month’s UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh marked a pivotal moment in combating global land degradation and drought, with outcomes including...
Access Alert: UN approves controversial cybercrime treaty
The United Nations Ad Hoc Committee has approved a landmark, yet controversial, treaty on cybercrime. The agreement marks the first...
Key Takeaways from the AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Access Partnership participated in the AI for Good Global Summit 2024, held on 29-31 May in Geneva, which brought together...
World Telecommunication & Information Society Day: Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
Today marks World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, which celebrates international progress in the ITU’s mission of driving inclusive digital...
Access Alert: United Nations Publishes Interim Report on Governing AI for Humanity
In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts our lives every day, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General initiated an important...
Access Alert | What is the digital agenda at the UN General Assembly?
Following a hiatus in gatherings in-person, this year’s UN General Assembly is set to bring together a high number of...
Access Alert | UN Negotiations Underway to Regulate Cybercrime, the Private Sector Need to Participate Now
Earlier this year, Member States started negotiations for a legally binding text on cybercrimes, the world’s first of this nature....
Access Alert | UN Appoints Envoy on Technology
On 10 June, the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) António Guterres announced the appointment of Indian national Amandeep...
Access Alert | Private Sector Needs to Urgently Step Up on Global Digital Compact
Close to one month ago, on 10 May, the UN’s Envoy on Technology published a consultation on their proposed Global...
Access Alert | UN Announces Creation of an Expert Group to Scrutinise Net-Zero Emission Pledges
The United Nations (UN) recently announced the creation of an expert group with the purpose of analysing corporate pledges on...
Access Alert | UN Human Rights Council Adopt Resolution on Disinformation
At the beginning of the month, the UN Human Rights Council adopted resolution 76/227 on “Countering disinformation for the promotion...