The role of AI in leveraging climate action
Monday, December 11; 1000 – 1200
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to machine-based systems, with varying levels of autonomy, that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions using data. AI can also be applied to solve environmental problems; generate new knowledge and raise awareness.
From a Climate Change perspective, AI can assist with identifying appropriate climate actions drawing upon the wealth of climate data that is available in digitized formats. The European Parliament’s Think Tank 2020 estimated that by 2030 AI could help reduce global greenhouse emissions by 1.5 - 4%. One major application of AI for climate adaptation and resilience is in hazard forecasting and improving climate disaster alert systems. Deep-learning algorithms can improve the sensitivity and specificity of early warning systems about climate tipping points.
In summary, AI is revolutionising our capacity to gather, complete and interpret large, complex and disparate datasets, making it possible to enhance data-driven decision-making for climate action.
Moderator: Gerard Cunningham, Director, EAGLES 2030 International
Speakers:
Mr. Lee Mallon, CTO, developer, and technical advisor for AI and complex software, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Mr. Matthew Pennells, Digital Transformation BD Manager, Esri, Dubai, UAE.
Ms. Patricia Cummens, Director of Government Strategy and Policy Solutions, Esri, UK.
Ms. Valerie Hawley, Executive Director, Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Mr. Erwin Rose, Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Global Change (OES/EGC), Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
Theme: Artificial Intelligence; Climate Change, Climate Action.
Event Organizer /contact details:
EAGLES 2030 International; Gerard Cunningham, Director;
Email: gerard.michael.cunningham@gmail.com