Session
Organizer 1: Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 4: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 5: Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 2: Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 4: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 5: Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 1: João Rocha Gomes, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Amali De Silva-Mitchell, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Jörn Erbguth, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Yao Amevi A. SOSSOU, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 5: Henrietta Ampofo, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 6: Frédéric Cohen, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 7: J Amado Espinosa L, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 8: Houda CHIHI, Government, African Group
Speaker 9: Herman Ramos, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 10: June Parris, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 11: Rodrigo Silva, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Amali De Silva-Mitchell, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Jörn Erbguth, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Yao Amevi A. SOSSOU, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 5: Henrietta Ampofo, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 6: Frédéric Cohen, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 7: J Amado Espinosa L, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 8: Houda CHIHI, Government, African Group
Speaker 9: Herman Ramos, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 10: June Parris, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 11: Rodrigo Silva, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: This workshop format aligns with IGF’s objective of fostering open, multi-stakeholder discussions on internet governance. The roundtable layout ensures that diverse perspectives—including those from policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society, and researchers—can be exchanged interactively. The session will facilitate structured discussions on governance frameworks, interoperability, and the role of digital health technologies in environmental resilience. The 90-minute duration allows for deep engagement, ensuring meaningful dialogue while maximizing audience participation.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: This workshop format aligns with IGF’s objective of fostering open, multi-stakeholder discussions on internet governance. The roundtable layout ensures that diverse perspectives—including those from policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society, and researchers—can be exchanged interactively. The session will facilitate structured discussions on governance frameworks, interoperability, and the role of digital health technologies in environmental resilience. The 90-minute duration allows for deep engagement, ensuring meaningful dialogue while maximizing audience participation.
Policy Question(s)
A. How has the internet enabled innovations in real-time monitoring of air and water quality, and what impact has this had on health outcomes?
B. How can internet-enabled technologies be made more accessible in low-income and vulnerable regions to address environmental health risks related to water and air quality?
C. What role do data governance and cybersecurity frameworks play in ensuring the responsible sharing of environmental health data across borders, particularly regarding air and water quality?
D. How can international collaboration, facilitated by the internet, enhance the global response to air pollution, water contamination, and related health crises?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge digital health solutions for environmental sustainability and climate resilience. They will explore global case studies on AI-powered pollution tracking, IoT-enabled disease surveillance, and policy frameworks supporting ethical data sharing. The discussion will provide practical strategies for fostering cross-sector collaboration and implementing scalable internet-driven health solutions, particularly in vulnerable regions.
SDGs
Description:
As environmental challenges like air pollution, water contamination, and climate-induced health risks intensify globally, the need for innovative and scalable solutions in public health has never been more urgent. Digital health technologies, supported by robust internet infrastructure, play a crucial role in enabling real-time environmental monitoring, predictive analytics, and global collaboration. From AI-powered pollution tracking to sensor-based disease prediction models, internet-enabled innovations have the potential to drive sustainable and responsible health solutions that protect vulnerable populations. This session will explore the intersection of digital health, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Experts will discuss how global connectivity and data-driven technologies can help monitor air and water quality, mitigate environmental health risks, and ensure equitable access to healthcare in climate-affected regions. The conversation will also focus on governance frameworks for data sharing, interoperability, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations in scaling these solutions worldwide.
As environmental challenges like air pollution, water contamination, and climate-induced health risks intensify globally, the need for innovative and scalable solutions in public health has never been more urgent. Digital health technologies, supported by robust internet infrastructure, play a crucial role in enabling real-time environmental monitoring, predictive analytics, and global collaboration. From AI-powered pollution tracking to sensor-based disease prediction models, internet-enabled innovations have the potential to drive sustainable and responsible health solutions that protect vulnerable populations. This session will explore the intersection of digital health, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Experts will discuss how global connectivity and data-driven technologies can help monitor air and water quality, mitigate environmental health risks, and ensure equitable access to healthcare in climate-affected regions. The conversation will also focus on governance frameworks for data sharing, interoperability, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations in scaling these solutions worldwide.
Expected Outcomes
- Highlight the critical role of the internet in enabling real-time monitoring and management of air and water quality, and its impact on public health.
- Showcase cutting-edge, internet-enabled innovations, including AI-powered air quality monitors, IoT-based water contamination tracking, and cloud-based health analytics.
- Explore barriers to scaling digital health solutions, particularly the digital divide and disparities in global internet access.
- Provide policy recommendations to enhance data governance, interoperability, and cybersecurity in digital health applications.
- Foster cross-sector collaborations between governments, tech innovators, researchers, and civil society to scale climate-resilient health solutions.
Hybrid Format: The workshop will integrate a hybrid engagement strategy by using live polling, interactive Q&A, and real-time audience participation tools. The online moderator will actively engage virtual attendees, ensuring their contributions are incorporated into the discussion. Additionally, panelists will address online and onsite questions equally, fostering a cohesive exchange of perspectives. The session will leverage IGF’s technical tools alongside supplementary platforms like Slido and Zoom chat to enhance accessibility. The workshop structure includes concise speaker presentations followed by interactive discussions, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees to contribute meaningfully.