The GST and technology – Where is AI and how can it make us climate and disaster resilient?

Name: The GST and technology – Where is AI and how can it make us climate and disaster resilient?
Start: 2023-12-05
Location: United Arab Emirates

5 December 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Speakers

Date: 5 December 2023

Time: 11:00 - 12:00 GST

Location: Global Stocktake Pavillion

Description:

Large gaps exist in the geographical coverage of early warning systems. To fill these gaps by 2027, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Action Plan. Case studies show that AI can contribute to the development and scaling of early warning systems as well as other climate resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR) tools. For instance, AI-based tools can support sustainable development through optimized farming and smart energy usage. However, AI also presents technical, ethical, and legal challenges. This panel explores the state of AI in climate resilience and DRR; looking at how AI is currently being used, what opportunities it presents, and what challenges must be addressed.

Speakers:

Dr. Bilel Jamoussi – ITU-T, Deputy Director
Ms. Golestan (Sally) Radwan – UNEP, Chief Digital Officer
Dr. Stefan Uhlenbrook – WMO, Director of Hydrology, Water, and Cryosphere
Ms. Rui Kotani – GEO Secretariat, DRR Coordinator
Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin – GCF
Mr. Moritz Weigel – UNFCCC, Team Lead for Climate Technology (TBC)