United Nations
Basic Information
- Type: organization
- Source: itu-t-l-1480-greening-by-digital
Description
The United Nations is the primary international organization under whose mandate the International Telecommunication Union operates. It provides the global framework, such as the Paris Agreement, which motivates international efforts to limit global temperature rise and achieve Net Zero emissions. The International Telecommunication Union serves as the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for telecommunications and ICT matters, effectively linking technical standards to global Climate Action goals.
Mentions in Source
- “The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency in the field of telecommunications, information and communication technologies (ICTs).” — ITU-T L.1480 (Greening by Digital)