To explore AI-driven solutions for addressing climate challenges
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GLOBAL, February 20, 2025: The UK-India Knowledge Exchange Workshop on AI-Based Climate Modelling Centre and Policy Making, organised by the British High Commission in collaboration with IIM Shillong and the Government of Meghalaya, aimed to explore AI-driven solutions for addressing climate challenges and enhancing sustainable environmental management.
The two-day event, attended by leading institutions such as the UK Met Office, University College London, University of Leeds and University of Oxford reinforced a shared commitment to leveraging AI-driven solutions for climate adaptation. Prof DP Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong, emphasised the importance of AI in climate modelling, aiding in sustainable initiatives like water conservation, energy distribution and resource optimization.
The UK-India Technology Security Initiative, which spans multiple sectors, including AI, was discussed, with both governments committed to establishing a UK-India Joint Centre for AI focused on climate, sustainability, finance, cybersecurity and healthcare.
Dr Albert Chiang, Officer on Special Duty, Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, emphasized the importance of AI-driven localized data analysis in developing an actionable roadmap and emphasized the need for collaboration with local communities.
The workshop featured in-depth technical sessions on climate issues in Northeast India, UK best practices in AI-driven climate modeling, and Indian innovations in climate modelling.
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