COP29: Digital tech and AI can boost climate action, but curbing the sector’s emissions is key

Posted under: Digital Transformation
Date: 2024-11-21
COP29: Digital tech and AI can boost climate action, but curbing the sector’s emissions is key

Leaders at COP29 in Baku endorsed the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action, aiming to leverage digital technologies for climate action while addressing e-waste and emissions. Highlighting AI and big data's potential to optimize energy use, ITU stressed the need to reduce tech manufacturing’s environmental footprint. ITU Secretary-General called this a milestone for sustainable digital progress ahead of COP30.