ITU at COP30: Driving Green Digital Action for a sustainable future

​​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will join the global community at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to advance the Green Digital Action initiative - a platform driving collective progress toward a sustainable digital future. ​

The ITU delegation, led by Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas, will work with governments, private-sector leaders, and civil society to leverage digital transformation as a catalyst for climate solutions and work toward a sustainable digital sector.

Why digital technologies at COP30 matter

As global demand for technology grows, the tech sector's environmental impact cannot be ignored. The sector's energy consumption particularly is rising significantly as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital systems expand. COP30 provides a crucial opportunity to address this challenge while harnessing technology's potential to drive climate solutions across sectors.

Building on the momentum from COP28 and COP29, the Green Digital Action track at COP30, convened by ITU together with a coalition of over 50 partners, will demonstrate how commitments made through the initiative are translating into practical tools, measurable data, and tangible results.

Highlights for reporters:

10 November 2025:

• High-Level Roundtable - Leadership and Action Towards a Green Digital Future (Special Events Room 2 - "Madeira", 16:30-18:00), in partnership with the COP30 Presidency.
  

11 November 2025:

• Measuring What Matters - Balancing AI Innovation, Impact, and Sustainability (UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub - SPE 4, 09:00-10:00).
• Advancing Green Digital Action Towards a Net-Zero ICT Sector (UN Brazil Pavilion, 15:00-16:30).
  

12 November 2025:

• Digital Pathways to a Greener Future: Empowering Climate Solutions Through Technology (Side Event Room 2​, 11:30-13:00).
• AI Innovation Factory (Standards Pavilion, 14:30-15:45).
  

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Editor's notes:

• The full list of Green Digital Action events is available here.
• ITU's COP30 media kit and latest data is available here.
• Interviews with ITU representatives, including Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas, may be available upon request. Please contact [email protected].
• For more information about the Green Digital Action initiative, please click here.

About ITU:

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation for people and the planet with 194 Member States and a membership of over 1,000 companies, universities, civil society, and international and regional organizations. Established in 1865, ITU coordinates the global use of the radio spectrum and satellite orbits, establishes international technology standards, drives universal connectivity and digital services, and is helping to make sure everyone benefits from sustainable digital transformation, including the most remote communities. From artificial intelligence (AI) to quantum, from satellites and submarine cables to advanced mobile and wireless broadband networks, ITU is committed to connecting the world and beyond. Learn more: www.itu.int ​​​