Explore how AI can be harnessed responsibly to create a sustainable future, guided by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book emphasizes the collective power of individual and institutional actions to foster equity, resilience, and sustainability in a digital age. Structured into five comprehensive sections, you'll see how ethical AI is applied for equity, sustainability, and social responsibility in tackling global challenges effectively.
Part 1: Agenda 2030
introduces the Sustainable Development Goals, offering a foundation for understanding global challenges and the transformative role of AI in accelerating progress.
Part 2: Earth
explores AI solutions for land-based challenges, including resource management, ecosystem monitoring, biodiversity conservation, urban sustainability, waste management, and traffic optimization.
Part 3: Air
examines AI applications for improving air quality, supporting meteorology and climate forecasting, enabling smarter aviation systems, and analyzing atmospheric changes that influence human and environmental health.
Part 4: Water
focuses on AI-driven innovations in water conservation, desalination, filtration technologies, species and marine-life tracking, and sustainable water-resource management.
Part 5: Fire
addresses energy generation, wildfire prediction and management, carbon-footprint assessment of AI systems, and the role of AI in population modeling and resilience planning.
AI for Climate Action and Sustainable Development
offers actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and technologists, inspiring readers to balance innovation with responsibility, and building a just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.
What You Will Learn
- Understand sustainability as a fundamental pillar of progress in the modern world.
- Review the ethical responsibilities that guide technological advancements.
- Gain insights into shaping a humane and inclusive digital future.
- Examine the dual impact of innovation-its opportunities and challenges.
Who This Book Is For
Enthusiasts and professionals in AI, sustainability, and climate science will gain insights into how AI addresses global challenges, while policymakers and activists can explore how technology aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to foster social equity and environmental protection. Educators and students will find it a valuable resource for understanding AI's role in environmental science and social justice.
Explore how AI can be harnessed responsibly to create a sustainable future, guided by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book emphasizes the collective power of individual and institutional actions to foster equity, resilience, and sustainability in a digital age. Structured into five comprehensive sections, you'll see how ethical AI is applied for equity, sustainability, and social responsibility in tackling global challenges effectively.
Part 1: Agenda 2030 introduces the SDGs, providing a framework for understanding interconnected global challenges and the role of AI in accelerating progress. Part 2: Earth delves into AI applications for managing resources, monitoring ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, and addressing urban challenges like waste management and traffic systems. Part 3: Air highlights AI's role in water conservation, species tracking, and advanced technologies for filtration and desalination. Part 4: Water examines innovations in energy generation, wildfire management, and assessing AI's carbon footprint. Part 5: Fire focuses on air quality, meteorology, and AI applications in aviation and population management.
AI for Climate Action and Sustainable Development offers actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and technologists, inspiring readers to balance innovation with responsibility, and building a just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.
What You Will Learn
Understand sustainability as a fundamental pillar of progress in the modern world.
Review the ethical responsibilities that guide technological advancements.
Gain insights into shaping a humane and inclusive digital future.
Examine the dual impact of innovation-its opportunities and challenges.