Pleasure to discuss United Nations Summit of the Future&Global Digital Compact at Seimas | #StandWithUkraine🇱🇹Future Committee w/Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine VM Egidijus Meilūnas,LithuaniaUN🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine Amb Rytis Paulauskas,Umberto Masi, Dalia Leinarte et al

Great to see politicians,diplomats&experts charting vision for the future together

🙏International #Transport Forum 🌎, SG Young Tae KIM 🌏 &Minister Marius Skuodis🇱🇹 for opportunity to present Int’l Telecommunication Union efforts to support #Ukraine ’s recovery at #ITF HL Dialogue

With USD 4.67b needed to rebuild 🇺🇦 #telecom sector, we secured USD 740m worth #Partner2Connect pledges +aid broadcasting rehabilitation

May this Eid al-Fitr bring peace, unity, and prosperity to all. Extending my warmest wishes to friends & colleagues who celebrate the end of the holy month of #Ramadan . May your day be filled with joy and gratitude. Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨ #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak

Always good to be home

Today had a warm welcome at #RRT , national regulator of #Lithuania 🇱🇹. Interesting discussion on future of #DigitalConnectivity & #sustainability 🌳

🙏for consistent support & active involvement in Int’l Telecommunication Union

Insightful #DemystifyingDigital session on WSIS led by Tomas Lamanauskas for United Nations Ambassadors in NY
Topics included:
• Leveraging existing #WSIS Framework for #SotF
• Bridging discussions between NY & Geneva
• Paving the way for a united digital future
Thanks SwitzerlandUN for hosting!

Regular briefings with the diplomatic community at HQ continued today with Asia-Pacific Ambassadors.
A great opportunity to discuss regional trends, Int’l Telecommunication Union activities for the region, our progress toward a #FitForFutureITU , and to strengthen collaboration on a #DigitalFutureForAll

. Int’l Telecommunication Union's DSG Tomas Lamanauskas appreciated meeting with Amb. YAMAZAKI Kazuyuki of Japanese Mission UN today to discuss topics such as AI, capacity building, closing digital divides, GDC and the WSIS+20 review. World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 🇺🇳🤝🇯🇵

ITU DSG Tomas Lamanauskas was pleased to meet with Ambassador Norberto Moretti, DPR of Brazil Mission to the UN, to talk about topics including the G20, the Summit of the Future #SOTF , GDC, and WSIS+20. World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 🇺🇳🤝🇧🇷

. Int’l Telecommunication Union's DSG Tomas Lamanauskas appreciated meeting with Amb. Mathu Joyini of South Africa 🇿🇦 at the UN 🇺🇳 today to discuss WSIS+20, GDC and South Africa’s upcoming G20 presidency. World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 🇺🇳🤝🇿🇦

Amb. Krzysztof Szczerski talked with Dep. SG of Int’l Telecommunication Union, Tomas Lamanauskas about digital endeavors within United Nations.

One of the topics was next year's World Summit on the Information Society aimed at harnessing the potential of information and communication technologies for sustainable development.

World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF Born This Way Foundation Cynthia Germanotta ITU Deputy SG Tomas Lamanauskas offered a rich perspective on opportunities &challenges that digital tech presents on the rights and mental health of children and young people, including how to face cyber-bullying.
Int’l Telecommunication Union advocates for a responsible use of digital tech.
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15% of #Partner2Connect pledges to date target at least one small island developing state and are worth an estimated USD 25 billion.
Every pledge counts! Make yours today to boost SIDS' resilience and prosperity through #MeaningfulConnectivity itu.int/itu-d/sites/pa… #SIDS4

$25 bn worth of #Partner2Connect pledges target small island developing states+territories.
These pledges are not just promises but concrete commitments to empower everyone with digital.
Confirm your commitment to the resilient prosperity of #SIDS with a P2C pledge ~Tomas Lamanauskas

At this event, ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas emphasized digital tech's vital role in fostering inclusivity. He also highlighted Int’l Telecommunication Union's advocacy for inclusion policies and setting technical standards benefiting autistic individuals.

A tried-and-tested architecture on #digital cooperation must ensure follow-up on the commitments the #GlobalDigitalCompact will deliver.

🇨🇭Switzerland proud to host Int’l Telecommunication Union DSG Tomas Lamanauskas for a discussion with diplomats on how the system created by #WSIS can do precisely that.

Our boar Member Zlatko Lagumdžija meet Tomas Lamanauskas deputy Director General Int’l Telecommunication Union to discuss outcomes of the #XIGlobalBakuForum #SummitoftheFuture and other activities of the #NGIC

Thank you Member State donors 🇪🇸🇸🇪🇪🇺🇳🇱🇩🇪🇨🇭🇳🇴🇮🇪🇮🇹🇩🇰🇧🇪🇱🇺🇸🇦🇵🇹🇰🇷🇲🇨 for your commitment and the 2024 contribution to funding the United Nations Joint SDG Fund, lifting the work of UN teams to support countries and rescue the #GlobalGoals .

⏰ This #WorldAutismAwarenessDay , explore the link between accessibility and virtual worlds to pave the way for more inclusive + immersive virtual experiences for everyone
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#eWaste by the numbers:
US$ 78 billion = estimated externalized costs to the population and the environment, stemming from lead and mercury emissions, plastic leakages and contributions to global warming
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#GreenDigitalAction #ZeroWasteDay

#eWaste by the numbers:

7.8 kg = world average of e-waste generated per capita
1.75 kg = world average of e-waste documented to be collected and recycled per capita

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#GreenDigitalAction #ZeroWasteDay