An Introduction to AI and Sustainability

Introduction

• The promise of AI for sustainability
• What you should know

1. What Does AI Have to Do with Sustainability

• The intersections of AI and sustainability

2. AI Is a Critical Game-Changer for Sustainability

• Sustainability bottlenecks prevent global progress
• AI accelerates the development of sustainability solutions
• AI can help predict and optimize sustainability systems
• AI can help empower the world's sustainability workforce

3. AI’s Impact on the Global Race to Net Zero

• The local vs. global challenges of AI resource use
• AI energy use—A local challenge
• Emissions implications of building and running AI models
• Indirect emissions implications of the use of AI tools

4. Ensuring That AI Has a Positive Impact on the Global Race to Net Zero

• The benefits of AI for sustainability are not guaranteed
• What's needed to unlock AI's potential for sustainability