The national uprising ignited by the murder of George Floyd has cast a spotlight on the country’s embedded, institutional racism, including the fraught relationship between environmentalism

The national uprising ignited by the murder of George Floyd has cast a spotlight on the country’s embedded, institutional racism, including the fraught relationship between environmentalism and communities of color. Air pollution, severe weather and the economic upheaval brought on by climate change impacts black and minority communities first and worst, yet their voices are often left out of policy responses and market solutions.

How can we amplify and advocate for leaders of color in the fight against climate change? What can allies do to create a green movement that is inclusive and actively anti-racist? Join us for a conversation with Mustafa Santiago Ali, vice president of environmental justice at the National Wildlife Federation, Robert Bullard, distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University and winner of the 2019 Stephen Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication, and Glynda Carr, president and CEO of Higher Heights for America.

Speakers:
Mustafa Santiago Ali
Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization, National Wildlife Federation

Robert Bullard
Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Texas Southern University

Glynda Carr
CEO and Co-Founder, Higher Heights for America

Greg Dalton
Host, Climate One

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Can AI help us find life on Mars? Dr. Vandi Verma, a NASA expert who has driven Mars robots for 15 years, addressed this in an exclusive ITU interview at WTSA-24 in New Delhi.

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Can AI help us find life on Mars? Dr. Vandi Verma, a NASA expert who has driven Mars robots for 15 years, addressed this in an exclusive ITU interview at WTSA-24 in New Delhi.

As Development Programme Manager and Chief Engineer for NASA's Perseverance Rover, Dr. Verma discussed how AI and robotics accelerate space exploration and aid the search for extraterrestrial life, also touching on the future of these technologies.

The interview, conducted by Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez, occurred during the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), held October 14-24. For further information, visit the WTSA-24 website.

Mahina Paishon-Duarte is co-founder and CEO of Waiwai Collective, a regenerative urban oasis (kīpuka) fostering community, culture, and commerce. As a social entrepreneur, her mission is to

Mahina Paishon-Duarte is co-founder and CEO of Waiwai Collective, a regenerative urban oasis (kīpuka) fostering community, culture, and commerce. As a social entrepreneur, her mission is to catalyze lasting positive change for Hawaiʻi within one generation.

She previously served as founding executive director of Paepae o Heʻeia, the first modern Hawaiian fishpond, developing groundbreaking ʻāina-based education. Mahina also co-authored the ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures Declaration, advocating for a resilient economy rooted in ʻāina aloha—a deep love for Hawaiʻi’s communities and natural environments.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This high-level event, organized by CISL Brussels and supported by Microsoft, explores how trade policies, particularly Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), can support decarbonisation. It

This high-level event, organized by CISL Brussels and supported by Microsoft, explores how trade policies, particularly Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), can support decarbonisation. It also discusses alternatives like climate conditions in trade agreements and 'Carbon clubs'.

The event launches the new report, ‘On the Borderline: The EU CBAM and its place in the world of trade’. This independent analysis assesses CBAM opportunities, barriers, and feasibility, contributing to the ongoing debate on the EU’s CBAM proposal and trade’s role in climate policy. Speakers include representatives from the European Commission, Microsoft, and leading research institutions.

“A girl is worth nothing. That is what I was told for 17 years of my life. It was hard for me to accept, and even harder for me to ignore.” Lesly Goh, the Chief Technology Officer of

“A girl is worth nothing. That is what I was told for 17 years of my life. It was hard for me to accept, and even harder for me to ignore.” Lesly Goh, the Chief Technology Officer of the World Bank, explains how technology changed her life and led her to where she is today. Lesly was previously the Financial Services Industry Lead for Microsoft Asia Pacific. She is thought of as a leader in the industry, especially in FinTech and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies as a new frontier for disrupting the traditional business model in Financial Services. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Telecommunications operators, including China Mobile, face significant transformation due to evolving demands, technologies, and strategies. China Mobile advocates for a future-centric network

Telecommunications operators, including China Mobile, face significant transformation due to evolving demands, technologies, and strategies. China Mobile advocates for a future-centric network integrating "connectivity, computing power, and capability" to meet digital economy needs, innovating from 5G to 6G and establishing a new information service framework.

This strategic transformation was discussed by Wang Xiaoyun of China Mobile during a webinar organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET). This international journal covers all communications and networking paradigms, free for readers and authors, and explores fundamental and applied research. Learn more about the ITU Journal and its webinar series.