AI for a Sustainable Future: Opportunities, Challenges, and Critical Conversations
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About this Event
Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace—bringing with it not only groundbreaking opportunities but also complex challenges. From revolutionising industries to reshaping how we tackle global issues, AI is at the forefront of innovation.
AI, one of the most promising frontiers? Sustainability and climate action. AI is already making a difference (e.g., Smart agriculture systems, improving efficiency and integrating renewable sources more effectively, Climate modelling tools). These affordances open up powerful new ways to address the climate crisis, reduce waste, and build more resilient communities. However, with great power comes great responsibility.
Avoiding technological determinism—the idea that technology alone will save us – we need a critical, inclusive dialogue about how AI can be used ethically and equitably. How do we ensure AI doesn’t deepen the digital divide, reinforce biased systems, or contribute to rising carbon emissions through energy-intensive models?
This roundtable brings together the general public, academics, students, and industry leaders to explore these urgent questions. Together, we’ll examine how AI can be a force for good—supporting a more just, sustainable, and climate-resilient future.
We want to invite the public to participate in this conversation. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to present an idea or a provocation, and then we will open for questions from the moderator and the public.
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The event will be held online, the joining link will be sent closer to the date.
Kingston University London
Kingston University, located in southwest London, is a dynamic and inclusive institution known for its practical approach to education and strong community engagement. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, art, health, and social sciences. The university is particularly committed to sustainability, embedding environmental responsibility into its operations, teaching, and research. It has signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord and the London Higher Sustainability Pledge, aligning its strategies with global sustainability standards. Kingston University operates an Environmental Management System to ensure efficient resource use and legal compliance, and it has achieved recognition through initiatives like the Green Impact Scheme and Fairtrade University status. The university actively promotes sustainable practices such as reducing emissions, conserving biodiversity, and encouraging ethical consumption. Sustainability is also a key part of student life, with events like Sustainability Week and various student-led projects fostering awareness and engagement. Through its annual sustainability reports, Kingston University transparently shares its progress and future goals, reinforcing its role as a leader in sustainable higher education.
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