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Environmental degradation remains one of the most pressing global challenges, threatening ecosystems, economies, and human well-being worldwide. To address this crisis, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with its partners, is proud to announce the 2025 AI for Climate Action Innovation Factory. This initiative aims to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop innovative solutions that help mitigate environmental impacts and support global adaptation efforts.

The 2025 edition aims to further advance the use of AI in addressing pressing environmental and sustainability challenges, promoting scalable, impactful, and inclusive AI-driven projects that can contribute to meaningful solutions aligned with global priorities and the targets of the Paris Agreement. The finale will take place at COP30 in Brazil, aligning with the conference’s mission to accelerate global environmental action.

Key objectives:

1. Identify and support cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to address environmental and sustainability challenges.
2. Promote the development and deployment of AI-powered tools that drive measurable progress toward environmental resilience and sustainable development.
3. Bring together governments, academia, private sector organizations, startups, and civil society to co-create and scale impactful sustainability-focused solutions.
4. Ensure inclusivity by supporting underrepresented groups, including women, youth, and marginalized communities, in contributing to and benefiting from environmental and sustainability initiatives.
5. Showcase winning solutions during high-profile events, culminating in a grand finale at COP30 in Brazil, where selected projects will gain global recognition and opportunities for adoption.