New York, NY – November 30, 2023 –Global tech giant IBM today announced the expansion of its geospatial AI technologies to address critical environmental challenges.1
IBM said it is using AI applications to tackle a wide range of climate-related issues, leveraging its geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA.
“This will include monitoring extreme weather events, assessing the impact of climate change on ecosystems, and developing strategies for adaptation and mitigation,” it said.
“Climate change is a pressing global issue that demands innovative solutions,” said Alessandro Curioni, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Accelerated Discovery at IBM. 2
“IBM is committed to harnessing the power of AI to address this critical challenge and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
IBM’s AI efforts extend across various domains, marked by strategic collaborations aimed at making a substantial impact.
Working alongside the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre in the United Kingdom, the focus lies on mapping urban areas conducive to tree planting, contributing to the alleviation of surface water flooding.
Another significant partnership with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is directed at the application of foundational models to map urban heat islands, identifying areas with notably higher temperatures than their surroundings.
Additionally, in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, IBM endeavors to harness the power of AI in supporting extensive reforestation initiatives throughout the country. These partnerships underscore IBM’s commitment to employing geospatial AI in addressing critical environmental challenges on a global scale.
These projects exemplify IBM’s dedication to utilizing this AI feature as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. The company’s broader commitment to sustainability encompasses reducing its own environmental footprint, developing clean energy technologies, and fostering collaboration across industries to address global environmental challenges.
IBM’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its innovative geospatial AI solutions position the company as a leader in the fight against climate change, paving the way for a more sustainable future for all.
- IBM: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-11-30-IBM-Advances-Geospatial-AI-to-Address-Climate-Challenges[↩]
- Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2023-11-30/ibm-advances-geospatial-ai-to-address-climate-challenges-lpkq9cuz[↩]
