en.Wedoany.com Reported - The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) jointly released the Working Group 2026 Report, a two-year global initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of submarine communication cables.

The report was published during the WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva, at the final meeting of the International Advisory Body (IAB) for Submarine Cable Resilience. This advisory body, a joint initiative of the ITU and ICPC, includes representatives from governments, regulators, industry leaders, academia, international organizations, and the technical community, working together to develop practical recommendations for protecting submarine cable infrastructure.

ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas noted at the launch ceremony that the report is the result of two years of collaborative efforts to enhance the resilience of the world's most critical digital infrastructure. Lamanauskas serves as the Joint Executive Secretary of the advisory body. He stated that under the leadership of co-chairs Dr. Bosun Tijani (Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy) and Sandra Maximiano, the initiative has made progress through meetings held in Abuja, Porto, and Geneva.

According to the ITU, the working group has developed recommendations to improve the resilience of submarine communication cables. These cables carry over 99% of the world's international data traffic, underpinning the global digital economy. Lamanauskas thanked the co-chairs, the ICPC, members of the advisory body, working group participants, and partner organizations for their contributions, emphasizing that the report's release marks a significant milestone in global efforts to protect submarine cable infrastructure. He also stressed that continued international cooperation is essential to strengthening the resilience of global communication networks.

The report is expected to support policymakers, regulators, operators, and other stakeholders in improving the security, reliability, and sustainability of international submarine cable systems, in response to the world's growing reliance on digital connectivity.