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What is AI's role in the climate transition and how can it drive growth?

What is AI's role in the climate transition and how can it drive growth?
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Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Core Climate Capabilities
Topic 2
Mitigation
Topic 3
Adaptation & Resilience

Target Audience

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Advisors & Consultants
Governments & Policymakers
MDBs/DFIs

Relevant Geography

Global
What is AI's role in the climate transition and how can it drive growth?
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Resource Description

This resource explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting the climate transition, highlighting its potential to accelerate progress toward net-zero goals.

Why This Matters

AI offers transformative tools for climate solutions, but its benefits depend on collaborative action to consider technological progress against climate objectives.

Key Insights

  • Identifies five key impact areas for AI: transforming complex systems, accelerating innovation, driving behavior change, improving climate and policy modelling, and enhancing adaptation and resilience
  • Emphasizes that AI can be a powerful enabler of climate action across sectors
  • Stresses the need for urgent, collaborative efforts from governments, businesses, and civil society to harness AI’s potential effectively

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