27 October, Sunday
16:45 - 18:15 (LT)
Organisers: GEO and NORAD

Open data and AI – accelerating the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity

Summary:

Digital transformation plays a pivotal role in addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, and pollution by harnessing the power of data, technology, and innovation to drive sustainable solutions. Advanced digital tools like artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) enable more precise monitoring of environmental changes, predictive modelling for climate impact, and the optimization of resources to reduce waste and emissions.

This event highlights the transformative potential of open data, open-source technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. As ecosystems face unprecedented threats from deforestation, land-use changes, and environmental degradation, openly accessible data and open-source AI provide essential tools for understanding and addressing these challenges.

By prioritizing open data and technology, policymakers, scientists, and conservationists are empowered with innovative solutions that enhance collaboration and enable transparent, data-driven decision-making. This approach not only democratizes access to crucial environmental insights but also fosters the rapid development of scalable, customizable AI tools tailored to biodiversity conservation.

This event explores how embracing open-source AI and open data can shape the future of environmental action, unlocking new opportunities for preserving biodiversity and sustaining our planet’s natural heritage for generations to come.

Agenda outline:

  • Introduction by Yana Gevorgyan
  • Norad’s Open Policy framework, announcement by Bård Vegar Solhjell
  • Demo by Rebecca Moore and Crystal Davis
  • Intervention by Reina Otsuka
  • Open discussion and Q/A
  • Wrap-up with call to action by Yana Gevorgyan
  • Final remarks by all

Speakers:

  • Yana Gevorgyan, Secretariat Director, GEO
  • Crystal Davis, Global Director, Food, Land & Water Program, World Resources Institute
  • Tanya Birch, Senior Program Manager, Google Earth Outreach
  • Reina Otsuka, Digital Lead for Nature and Climate, UNPD
  • Bård Vegar Solhjell, Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
  • Rebecca Moore, Director Emeritus of Google Earth, Google Earth Engine & Google Earth Outreach
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