Mission and objectives ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), committed to connecting all the world's people โ wherever they live and whatever their means. Through our work, we protect and support everyone's fundamental right to communicate. Founded on principles of international cooperation between governments and the private sector, ITU has a membership of 193 countries and almost 800 private entities and academic institutions. We are the premier global forum through which parties work towards consensus on issues affecting the way we use ICTs and the future direction of the ICT sector. By fostering agreement on new technology standards, services, and allocation of global resources, ITU helps create and maintain a seamless global communications system that's robust, reliable, and constantly evolving. ITU is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We believe ICTs are the most powerful tool the world has ever had to bring about this bold vision of human development, based on economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. The potential of ICTs to accelerate, scale up, and reduce costs of interventions is unprecedented, in areas ranging from education, healthcare, and financial services to climate change and gender equality. Our volunteers are important in our efforts to work towards the Sustainable Development Goals. For more information about ITUยดs areas of action visit http://www.itu.int/en/action/Pages/default.aspx
ContextITU is at the forefront of enabling environmentally sustainable digital transformation. Recognizing the pivotal role of digital technologies in climate action and sustainable development, ITU is committed to greening the digital transition and minimizing its environmental impact. Over the years ITU has developed a wide range of online content spread across different webpages related to the role of digital technologies in climate action and sustainable development. ITUโs climate website (itu.int/climate) update aims to systematically link to this information and provide a comprehensive overview from a single location.โ The volunteer will play a key role in developing updated content to help reach and inform new audiences.
Task DescriptionWe are looking for an online volunteer to write engaging content for the web, taking into consideration SEO requirements, using supplied research and background information. The task includes the following responsibilities: - Transform supplied research into accessible and informative content written for the web - Draft five web articles of around 800 words each on different aspects of ITU's work on environmental sustainability - Ensure SEO best practices are observed when writing web articles The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Environmental Focal Point at International Telecommunication Union, learn about the historical and contemporary role of digital technologies and the United Nations in advancing climate action, and contribute to updating the ITU climate website.
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