By mainstreaming the use of digital technologies in agriculture, is helping to transform rural communities, particularly for youth and aspiring farmers, to diversify incomes and unlock on- and off-farm opportunities. Digital technologies can help increase the production of sufficient nutritious food for an ever-growing population, manage our limited natural resources and reduce poverty.
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The United Nations is increasingly turning to immersive storytelling to brief decision makers in New York on international affairs. In December, invited diplomats to try out virtual reality on the work of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia. Watch the documentary to find out the diplomats鈥 impressions following their first-time encounter with VR.
Science does have the potential to change our world by making it more sustainable. 鈥淲e need more basic science to achieve the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals鈥, the United Nations General Assembly noted in December 2021. In the context of the (2022), this year's World Science Day for 国产AV and Development highlights the importance of 鈥渂asic sciences for sustainable development鈥. Use #ScienceDay to join the conversation.
The theme of the 2022 World Space Week (4-10 October) - Space and Sustainability - is inspired by how space exploration and remote Earth observation can help drive change for our home planet. This includes measuring climate change, identifying pollution on land and at sea, supporting agriculture in developing nations. Of the 169 targets that form the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 65 directly benefit from Earth observation satellites and related technologies. Achieving the SDGs would be so much harder without the tools and techniques available to scientists through space exploration.
For the next 5 episodes of , is focusing on technological challenges and opportunities through the eyes of some incredible and inspirational women in tech, in the run up to and during the . This major event will gather policymakers from ITU鈥檚 193 member states to take decisions that will shape the future of technology, making it greener, more gender and youth inclusive and more accessible to everyone on our planet.
Women from all over the world studying nuclear-related subjects are encouraged to for the IAEA鈥檚 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme by 30 September 2022.
activities on the intend to increase awareness and provide tools to foster benefits and constrain risks stemming from dual use life sciences and technologies. Using its role as a leader in public health globally, WHO works with Member States and relevant stakeholders to harness responsible science and to establish mechanisms for adopting changes in practice that support safe, secure and responsible life sciences.
Share your best 鈥淭echnology for good鈥 photos and win a prize. The photography contest deadline is 22 July.
World Youth Skills Day 2022 (15 July) takes place amid efforts towards a socio-economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, interconnected with challenges such as climate change, conflict, persisting poverty, rising inequality, rapid technological change, demographic transition and others. This year鈥檚 observation highlights the ongoing focus on the Transforming Education Summit and contribute to the work being done under its Thematic Action Track 鈥淟earning and skills for life, work, and sustainable development鈥. !
The SunSmart Global UV app for mobile phones that provides localized information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, has been launched by , , and .
organizes a every four years to further telecommunication development. At a time when access to digital technologies has never mattered more, WTDC is a uni鈥媞ue opportunity to develop innovative approaches and new models of collaboration for connectivity and digital solutions towards the achievement of the SDGs. 鈥嬧婽he conference takes place this year in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 16 June. In parallel, launching on 6 June, the takes stock and charts a path to universal and meaningful connectivity.
The ageing of the global population will be the defining demographic trend of the 21st century鈥攜et our societies struggle to see the opportunities that this trend can unfold. Telecommunications and information communication technologies (ICTs) have a role to play in achieving healthier ageing, but also in helping people build smarter cities, combat age-based discrimination at the workplace, ensure financial inclusion of older persons, and support millions of caregivers across the world. celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day every 17 May.
Our societies now struggle to see the opportunities the ageing of the global population can unfold. Telecommunications and information communication technologies (ICTs) have a role to play in achieving healthier ageing. Supporting a life of healthy ageing is also critical for the sustainability of economic and health systems. This year鈥檚 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day seeks to raise awareness of the important role of ICTs in supporting people to stay healthy, connected and independent - physically, emotionally and financially.
Policymakers and leading experts will examine how science, technology and innovation can help the world recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic at the from 28 March to 1 April.
The , is an initiative to help women who have completed nuclear science education to develop and expand their career opportunities.