New Report Shows How AI Can Help Tackle Global Climate Change
Researchers from Mila contribute to a major report presented at COP26 that outlines how artificial intelligence can combat climate change. The document provides specific recommendations for governments to accelerate AI-driven environmental solutions.
Two researchers from Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, contribute to a major new report that explores how artificial intelligence can power climate action. David Rolnick, a Mila core academic member, serves as a lead author of the report, while fellow Mila researcher Sasha Luccioni focuses on the responsible development and governance of AI for climate applications. The document emerges from a collaboration between the Centre for AI & Climate and Climate Change AI for the Global Partnership on AI.
Officially titled "Climate Change and AI: Recommendations for Government," the report is presented at COP26 in Glasgow during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Co-authored by 15 leading AI researchers from around the world, the publication highlights the vast potential of machine learning technologies to address pressing environmental challenges. It serves as a roadmap for integrating advanced computing into global sustainability efforts.
The report calls directly on governments and policymakers to expedite the deployment of AI-driven climate solutions. By providing specific, actionable recommendations, the authors aim to bridge the gap between technological innovation and public policy. The ultimate goal is to ensure that artificial intelligence acts as a powerful tool to mitigate the impacts of climate change on a global scale.