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.