Events
Hosted by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee in partnership with the CTCN and in collaboration with the COP 28 Presidency
HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CLIMATE ACTION
9 December 2023 | 13:15-14:45 (GMT +4) | Expo City Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Meeting Room 1, B1, Blue Zone
Background
The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism Initiative on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Action (#AI4ClimateAction) explores the potential role of AI as a powerful technological tool for transformative adaptation and mitigation solutions in developing countries, particularly in least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS). The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism is comprised of a policy arm, the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) hosted by UNFCCC and an implementation arm, the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) hosted by UNEP. This event is organized in collaboration with the COP 28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates.
Objectives
The objectives of this high-level event are to provide a space for policy discussion, awareness raising, and exchange of knowledge and experience among stakeholders on opportunities and challenges of climate solutions powered by AI. The event will discuss various aspects of the application of AI for climate action to help accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Format
The event will feature high-level remarks, showcases of AI-powered adaptation and mitigation solutions, a presentation by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism on the #AI4ClimateAction initiative, and the launch of the AI Innovation Grand Challenge.
13:15 - 13:20 | Welcome by the Moderator
Ms. Anita Erskine, Executive Director, Erskine Global Communications
13:20 - 13:35 | Keynote Speeches
• Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
• H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP 28 President, United Arab Emirates
13:35 - 13:55 | High-level Remarks on the Just and Inclusive Use of AI for Climate Action
• H.E. Mr. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates
• H.E. Ms. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Barbados
• H.E. Mr. Moussa Bocar Thiam, Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Senegal
• Mr. Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor, United States of America
13:55 - 14:25 | Showcase of AI-powered Climate Solutions
• Ms. Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Managing Director, GIZ
• Ms. Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency
• Ms. Yana Gevorgyan, Secretariat Director, Group on Earth Observations
• Mr. Sherif Tawfik, Chief Sustainability Commercial Officer, Microsoft
• Ms. Kate Kallot, Chief Executive Officer, Amini Corp.
14:25 - 14:30 | UNFCCC Technology Mechanism #AI4ClimateAction Initiative
• Mr. Stig Svenningsen, Chair, UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee
• Mr. Erwin Rose, Chair, Advisory Board of the Climate Technology Centre and Network
14:30 - 14:35 | Launch of the AI Innovation Grand Challenge
• Mr. Bill Wright, Chair and Founder, Enterprise Neurosystem
14:35 - 14:45 | Q&A and Wrap-up by the Moderator
