Open Call for Climate NGOs: Harness AI to Combat Climate Change

Applications Due by Sept. 9th,  2024, 2 pm EST

The Global AI Alliance for Climate Action is seeking innovative Climate NGOs to collaborate with leading AI researchers in developing transformative solutions to the climate crisis. We invite NGOs working on climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice to submit proposals for high-impact projects that leverage AI to drive real-world change.

Are four priority areas are:

  • Cities and Urban Planning
  • Agriculture and Biodiversity
  • Extreme Weather Events
  • Energy Efficiency and Resource Optimization

Selected organizations will have the opportunity to secure up to $25,000 in funding and attend the AI for Climate Relief Summit in Istanbul, where they will engage directly with AI experts and global leaders.

To be eligible, your organization must

  • Be a registered non-profit or have a fiscal sponsor
  • Have robust data sets
  • Clear idea of how Ai would support your work
  • Operational capabilities to effectively implement AI technologies.

Apply by September 9th to be part of this transformative initiative and help shape the future of climate action.

Key Dates:

  • Applications Due: September 9, 2024
  • Selected Project Notification: September 23, 2024
  • Virtual Project Meetings: Selected projects must attend all three
    • October 1: Ai Researchers Present
    • October 15: Selected NGOs Present
    • October 29: Summit Prep Meeting
  • In-person Istanbul Summit: November 3-4, 2024: all expenses covered for one delegate from selected organizations.

AI for Climate Relief Summit

Join us for AI for Climate Relief, a two-day event at the Istanbul Modern Museum on November 3-4, 2024. This summit will convene leading artificial intelligence experts and climate NGOs to explore cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions for addressing the global climate crisis.

Day one will bring together AI researchers and selected climate NGOs for an invitation-only workshop where they will begin developing their project ideas. These interactive sessions will explore innovative AI applications in environmental challenges, fostering collaboration and practical implementation of advanced research.

Day Two will feature a public forum focused on the power of AI in addressing climate change. Leading experts will present how AI is being used for disaster resilience, sustainable energy, and environmental restoration. Attendees will explore real-world applications of AI, such as optimizing renewable energy and predicting natural disasters. This forum offers a unique opportunity to understand how AI can be a transformative tool in combating global climate challenges.

Meet the Leaders at the Summit

Faruk Eczacıbaşı

Lead Investor, Global AI Alliance for Climate Action

Ekrem İmamoğlu

Mayor of Istanbul

Cameron Schuler

Chief Commercialization Officer and Vice President, Industry Innovation

Ray Boyle

Transdisciplinary Innovation Specialist

Dr. Steve Easterbrook

Professor, University of Toronto

Dr. Pascal Poulpart

Professor & Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute

Dr. Deval Pandya

Researcher, Vector Institute

Ceren Zeytinoglu Atıcı

Global Expansion Lead

Dr. Sedef Akınlı Koçak

Researcher, Vector Institute

Hatime Ulukaya

Director of Strategic Communications, Chobani & Program Director, Hamdi Ulukaya Initiative

Dr. Altan Çakır

Founder of Parton Big Data Analytics and Consulting

Welcome to the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action, where we leverage the transformative power of AI to tackle climate change. Our initiative unites AI experts, climate NGOs, scientists, and philanthropists in a shared mission to restore and protect our planet.

In 2024, we’re building a global network of climate NGOs across North America, Europe, India, and the MENA region. By engaging with high-impact organizations addressing regional climate emergencies, we forge partnerships that drive real change.

Through collaboration with leading AI researchers, we empower innovative projects that combine AI with human creativity to develop sustainable, scalable solutions in areas like disaster resilience, renewable energy, and public health. Together, we aim to equip frontline communities with the tools needed to combat climate change and fund the most impactful solutions of our time.

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