A coalition of international partners announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub), a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change, anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, COP30.
Unveiled on COP30’s opening day, the hub is set to become the nerve centre of Green Digital Action, a partnership kicked off by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with leading tech organisations at COP28 in 2023.
Designed to accelerate the integration of digital technologies and sustainable development, the new hub aims to drive sustainability within and beyond the tech sector, with a strong focus on the Global South.
The GDA Hub will provide tools, expertise, and data to help nations scale up green technologies, reduce environmental footprint of technology and ensure access to sustainable digital solutions for all. The new hub builds on the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action, endorsed by 82 countries and nearly 1,800 companies and organisations last year.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General: “Digital technologies are some of the most powerful tools we have to create sustainable solutions on a truly global scale. The Green Digital Action Hub offers a unique space for governments, industry, and stakeholders to work together, and ensure that digital innovation delivers real, tangible benefits for communities everywhere.”
Michelle Gyles-Mcdonnough, UNITAR Executive Director: “The Green Digital Action Hub provides a unique opportunity to bridge science, policy, and capacity development for sustainable digital transformation. By linking data-driven insights with hands-on training, we aim to help countries accelerate responsible digital innovation that supports both climate goals and circular economy transitions.”
