About UNFCCC
The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change.Activities by UNFCCC
UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee: Technical Paper on AI for Climate Action – Advancing Mitigation and Adaptation Action in Developing Countries
Global Not ApplicableThe technical paper has been prepared by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) as part of the TEC rolling workplan 2023-2027. It offers a comprehensive overview for policymakers, practitioners and researchers navigating opportunities, challenges and risks of the use of AI for climate action in developing countries, with a focus on least developed countries and small island developing States.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyUNFCCC Technology Executive Committee AI for Climate Action Forum
Global Not ApplicableThe AI for Climate Action Forum is an inaugural global gathering by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee on opportunities, challenges and risks of harnessing the power of AI for combating climate change in developing countries. Through interactive sessions, showcases and networking formats, the Forum introduces opportunities, risks and challenges of using AI for climate action and highlights local innovation and AI solutions addressing urgent climate needs in the developing country contexts.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeUnited for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC)
Global Not ApplicableU4SSC is a global UN collaboration that supports cities in advancing the SDGs by promoting people-centered, digitally inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. It provides guidance on integrating ICTs and AI into city operations and has developed a globally recognized set of KPIs for smart sustainable cities, implemented in more than 250 cities worldwide.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeUNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action Award
Global Not ApplicableThe UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency, hosted the AI for Climate Action Award, which builds on the success of the AI Innovation Grand Challenge. The Award aims to identify and promote impactful solutions that use the power of AI for effective adaptation and mitigation action in LDCs and SIDS.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange