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Welcome to Code Green, a media series by Digital Futures Lab and Earth Venture Foundation that separates the heat from the hype around AI and climate action.

In this series, we seek to foster knowledge exchange among scientific experts, development organisations, civil society organisations and investors working at the intersection of climate and technology. Our aim is to catalyse action and drive investments that align AI innovation trajectories with climate justice in the region.

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Code Green Podcast

A 10-part series featuring conversations with climate tech innovators, thought leaders, and policy experts, designed to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and identify emerging opportunities.

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Sep 5, 2024
63 min
Navigating AI’s role in Asia’s climate action strategy

Elina Noor, Alpan Raval, and Varad Pandey on AI’s role in climate action across Asia through the lens of policy, technology, and finance.

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Oct 1, 2024
45 min
Geospatial AI and Emerging Opportunities for Climate Action

Cathy Richards and Izni Zahidi on the democratisation of map-making, and the ethical risks arising from the use of GIS data.

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Oct 30, 2024
57 min
Agriculture 4.0 & the Future of Asia’s Farmers

Elenita Daño and Anubha Singh share insights from their research on how the shifting landscape of agritech is impacting Asia’s farmers.

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Nov 29, 2024
60 min
Cutting through the Hype of AI for Climate Action

Cindy Lin and Sherif Elsayed-Ali discuss the implications of AI adoption for climate action, given issues of scalability, market narratives, and environmental costs

Code Green Newsletter

A monthly newsletter showcasing the latest interdisciplinary research and initiatives at the intersection of AI and climate action in Asia.

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Cutting through the hype of climate AI

In this edition, we provide a high-level overview of the intersection of climate change and AI in the Asian context, highlighting key issues and emerging research areas.

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The State of (power) Play: Energy Justice and AI

In this issue, we examine AI's role in Asia's energy sector, balancing efficiency gains with energy justice concerns. We explore promising innovations and the many considerations needed to shape equitable and sustainable energy transitions across the continent.

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Where Data Meets the Dirt: AI for Agriculture

In this issue, we explore opportunities in AI for agriculture in Asia, inequities in farming ecosystems and their interactions with technology, farmer perceptions and motivations for technology adoption, and approaches to building trustworthy and inclusive AI applications for agriculture.

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GeoAI meets Climate Action

GeoAI unlocks insights from spatial data, but raises power and trust concerns. We examine data sources, risks, and frameworks for responsible GeoAI development.

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The Problem Space

Asia, with its vast and varied environments, faces some of the most pressing climate challenges globally. The region is the most disaster-prone in the world, enduring record-breaking heat waves in recent years, and is home to many of the fastest-sinking cities.

Innovative digital technologies, including AI, are expected to play a pivotal role in rapidly scaling climate solutions. While many Asia-Pacific countries have already integrated the innovation and deployment of climate technologies into their climate change strategies, the landscape is marked by disparities and gaps across key indicators.

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Climate Action: Bridging the Gaps

Decisive action is needed to facilitate a just transition towards climate-resilient economies and societies in Asia. In 2023, Digital Futures Lab assembled a network of experts to explore AI's role in climate action in Asia, examining opportunities, challenges, and risks across agriculture, energy, and disaster response sectors. This Research revealed critical gaps in the current climate tech and AI ecosystem, including:

Our Objectives

To help bridge these gaps, we will engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including scholars, technologists, and investors. Our efforts will centre on sparking conversations at the intersection of energy, agriculture, and green manufacturing.

Digital Futures Lab

is an interdisciplinary research and advisory firm studying the complex interactions between technology and society. Through evidence-based research, foresight, and public engagement, we work to develop pathways toward equitable, safe, and sustainable futures.

Earth Venture Foundation

is a not-for-profit initiative providing grants and sponsorship to academic and scientific initiatives that contribute to the fight against climate change.

Lead Urvashi Aneja
Research and Curation Dona Mathew, Meredith Stinger, Tammanna Aurora
Communications Shivranjana Rathore
This project was commissioned by Earth Venture Foundation. The opinions expressed are our own, including any omissions or errors.