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AI + Climate Futures in Asia

Climate change has pushed the Asian region across a tipping point of irreversible change. Temperatures are rising two times faster in Asia than the global average. Rising sea levels are eroding arable land, devastating rural incomes and food security. Megacities like Mumbai, Jakarta and Shanghai risk being submerged. High greenhouse gas emissions are increasing mortality and respiratory diseases.

Swift and resolute action is needed to enable a just transition to climate-resilient economies and societies in Asia. Technological innovation, particularly machine learning and artificial intelligence are expected to play a crucial role in managing the climate crisis.

In 2023, a network of experts from the region came together to examine whether and how recent advances in Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to address the climate crisis in Asia. - How might the use of AI support climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience? - What are the opportunities, challenges, and risks? - What role can development organisations play in supporting the responsible use of AI for climate action in Asia?

We looked at three sectors - agriculture and food systems, power and energy transitions and disaster response and preparedness, in 9 countries - India, China, Singapore, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Japan.

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AI for Climate Action: Community Participation in India
 
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Integrating AI for Climate-Resilient Urban Planning in China
 
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Indigenous knowledge systems and AI-based climate action
 
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AI Investment for Climate Sustainability in Emerging Asia
 
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A commentary on agricultural digitalisation for climate action in the Philippines
 

Data Resource Preview - AI for Climate Action: Community Participation in India

Additional Info

Field Value
Document type Issue and policy briefs
Language of document
  • English
Short title (alternative/varying form of title) AI + Climate Futures in Asia
Topics
  • Climate change
  • Science and technology research and development
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Asia
  • Bangladesh
  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
Copyright To be determined
Access and use constraints

All experts' briefs can be found here: https://www.climateai.asia/
Version / Edition 2024
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Digital Futures Lab is an interdisciplinary research collective that interrogates the complex interaction between technology and society in the global South. Through evidence-based research, public engagement and participatory foresight, we seek to realise pathways toward equitable, safe and just digital futures.

digitalfutureslab.in 125, Casa Joao Francisco, Merces Goa - 403005, India hello@digitalfutureslab.in
Co-author (individual) Aaditeshwar Seth (India), ChengHe Guan (China), Cindy Lin (Indonesia), Elenita Daño (The Philippines), Elina Noor (Malaysia), Gaurav Sharma (India), Md. Golam Rabbani (Bangladesh), Pyrou Chung (Thailand), Tien Nguyen (Vietnam), and Veerappan Swaminathan (Singapore)
Publication place India
Publisher Digital Futures Lab
Publication date 2024
General note

The AI and Climate Futures project was commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation. Opinions expressed here are our own, as are any errors or omissions.

Digital Futures Lab is an interdisciplinary research and advisory firm that studies the complex interaction between technology and society. Through evidence-based research, foresight and public engagement, we work to develop pathways toward equitable, safe, and sustainable futures. The research for this project was conducted between February and November 2023.
Keywords Artificial Intelligence,AI,agriculture and food systems,energy transitions,disaster response
Date uploaded July 18, 2024, 07:46 (UTC)
Date modified August 1, 2024, 08:56 (UTC)