About UNDESA
We bring the global community together to work towards common solutions to the world's most pressing problems. We help countries translate their global commitments into national action in the economic, social and environmental spheres. UN DESA is a pioneer of sustainable development and the home of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where each goal finds its space and where all stakeholders can do their part to leave no one behind. We are a leading analytical voice for promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities and eradicating poverty, and a champion for tearing down the barriers that keep people in poverty.Activities by UNDESA
IEEE/UN Event series
Global Not ApplicableA training and outreach event on technology, policy, ethics, and engagement of AI and other new technologies, presented as a webinar series.
Activity Type Awareness/AdvocacyUnited for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC)
Global Not ApplicableU4SSC is a global UN collaboration that supports cities in advancing the SDGs by promoting people-centered, digitally inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. It provides guidance on integrating ICTs and AI into city operations and has developed a globally recognized set of KPIs for smart sustainable cities, implemented in more than 250 cities worldwide.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeExploring the impacts of new Internet applications and AI on the global energy system
Global Not ApplicableThis project reviews what is known about the impacts of new internet applications and AI technologies on the global energy system. It explores how AI has become a rapidly increasing source of energy demand while also creating opportunities for smart and cleaner energy systems.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsGuidebook to resources on AI strategies (supplement to the IATT Guidebook on STI roadmaps for the SDGs)
GlobalThis guidebook aims to provide government officials and development practitioners with a trusted, curated, and annotated list of written resources on the various aspects of AI to support STI roadmaps for the SDGs.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsTechnical assistance