40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development

Forty mayors from cities worldwide have agreed to a pact aimed at influencing the design and operation of urban data centers. This initiative underscores a growing recognition among local leaders of the environmental and social impacts of data centers, which are critical to the digital economy. By working together, these mayors hope to promote sustainable practices and ensure that data centers are integrated into urban planning in a way that benefits communities and minimizes negative externalities. This collaborative effort could set a precedent for more environmentally conscious tech infrastructure development globally.