Globally, every living human being produces 7.3 kg of e-waste, or WEEE, annually. While developed countries produce more than their share, e-waste is piling up in the developing world. Find out how is supporting Namibia in finding policy solutions, including extended producer responsibility, to the e-waste problem.
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Across the Americas, only about half of households in rural areas have a home Internet connection, compared to nearly three quarters of those in urban areas, according to the latest study on regional digital trends by the . The last of six regional preparatory meetings for the brought policy makers and experts together to take stock of digital challenges and opportunities.
and partners jointly organize the for empowering women in the cybersecurity sector. The programme engages role models and leaders in this field and connects them with talented women worldwide, and it also offers technical and soft skills training courses. It is open to women working in cybersecurity at junior levels, as well as women seeking to enter the cybersecurity workforce. It aims to shift the mentality and encourage women to take on leadership roles in cybersecurity, and promote knowledge sharing of professional best practices.
is inviting contributions for special issues of the , which provides complete coverage of all communications and networking paradigms.
While most urban areas are covered by a mobile-broadband network, worrying gaps in internet access persist in rural areas, according to ’s&Բ;. Connectivity gaps in rural areas are particularly pronounced in least developed countries (LDCs), where 17 per cent of the rural population live in areas with no mobile coverage at all, and 19 per cent of the rural population is covered by only a 2G network. 72 per cent of households in urban areas has access to the Internet at home, almost twice as much as in rural areas.
Discarded electrical and electronic equipment (such as phones, laptops, fridges, sensors and TVs), known as e-waste, is a growing challenge, matching the growth of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. There are currently more mobile cellular subscriptions on Earth than there are humans. E-waste contains substances that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not dealt with properly – including mercury, cadmium and lead. Improper e-waste management can also contribute to global warming. The goal is a system in which all discarded products are collected and then the materials or components reintegrated into new products.
introduces with their to support children online for a safe and positive digital experience.
brings us the story of an invaluable mobile application, Afriscout, helping Kenyan pastoralists beat the drought. Afriscout was developed for and with pastorialists to help them make informed migration decisions, by providing them with timely information about forage and water availability.
5G is the 5th generation of mobile technologies - an evolution from the previous generations of mobile technology: 2G, 3G and 4G. Mobile, or wireless, technologies - mobile phones, tablets and other wireless devices - have become basic communication tools of everyday life. For many on this planet, mobile is the primary — sometimes only — channel for accessing the Internet and the benefits it brings. 3G, 4G and 5G networks produce radio-frequency electromagnetic fields which are used to transmit information. With the introduction of mobile communication technologies, there has been some public concern about the potential health risks associated with the use of mobile phones and living near base stations. For all radio frequencies (0 to 300 GHz), international maximum levels are designed to avoid any adverse health effects.
COVID-19 has made the world a more challenging place than ever for many of us, but have all the physical precautions we are taking made us forget about keeping connected online in a safe manner?
More and more of us are in touch via remote methods, including during times of crisis, to get informed and organize a response to COVID-19.
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dominating news headlines and affecting over a million people around the world, hear how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Artificial Intelligence are playing a key role in combatting the spread.
The International Girls in ICT Day aims to encourage girls and young women’s interest in the technology sector. Today, the Secretary-General tells girls and young women “the world cannot afford to lose your talent”. encourages to counter the COVID-19 imposed distance by staying connected through online celebrations. Let's turn current constraints into opportunities to demonstrate the power of technology. The Girls in ICT portal remains the central hub for sharing activities with the Girls in ICT community by .
More than half of the world's people live in cities today. By 2050, nearly seven in ten people will be living in cities. Cities account for more than 70 per cent of global carbon emissions and 60 to 80 per cent of energy consumption. Rapid urbanization has created additional challenges such as social inequality, traffic congestion and water contamination and its associated health issues. says governments and municipalities can use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other technologies to build smarter and more sustainable cities for their citizens.
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been advancing at an exponential pace. The transformative power of AI, however, also comes with challenges, ranging from issues of transparency, trust and security, to concerns about displacing jobs and exacerbating inequalities.