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The document presents a series of principles derived from an international symposium to ensure that digital communication serves social justice, human dignity, and democratic participation. It advocates for equitable access to communication infrastructure, inclusive governance of digital platforms, and the right to privacy and cultural identity. Notably, it links digital rights to environmental sustainability by asserting that individuals should have access to sustainable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to operate their electronic devices.

The document presents principles for social justice communication in the digital era, arguing that issues like climate change and poverty cannot be solved without effective communication. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to digital technology that supports dignity and justice, asserting that every individual has rights to communication infrastructure, inclusive governance, privacy, cultural identity, and sustainable energy sources to power digital media.

The document presents a set of principles derived from an international symposium to ensure digital technologies promote life, dignity, and justice. It asserts that effective communication is essential for addressing issues such as climate and human rights, and advocates for universal rights to information, privacy, cultural identity, and media literacy. Notably, it links digital communication rights to the necessity of sustainable energy access, specifically mentioning solar and wind power.

The document outlines principles for financial institutions (FIs) to align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, specifically referencing the IPCC SR1.5 pathway 1. It demands the immediate cessation of financing for new fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure, a rapid phase-out of coal financing by 2030 in OECD countries and 2040 globally, and the prohibition of financing for projects causing deforestation or ecosystem degradation. FIs are urged to disclose their full carbon footprint, set science-based targets to reach zero impact by 2050, and avoid reliance on offsets or untested negative emissions technologies.