There is already much work being done. But we need to give these efforts a stronger push, througheducation, training, and, improving digital skills and literacy across the board; investing in infrastructure, for universal and affordable internet connectivity; and expanding access to data and digital public goods, including open-source software and digital utilities.

Sustainable Development Goals 13, 14 and 15 are of particular significance as they require us, among other things, to improve education and awarenessof-as well as human and institutional capacity on-climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning