Unlocking City Climate Action with Data and AI
Cities and local governments face mounting pressures amidst various socioeconomic priorities, with climate and sustainability gaining prominence. Recent Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) research reveals that cities still lack adequate tools for compiling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories and, even for those that have completed them and created plans, fewer than 25% progress into action implementation and monitoring.
Successful city climate action hinges on data and tools for informed decision-making, streamlined action, and reduced technical burden. GCoM's findings indicate that tool usage boosts implementation likelihood by 2.5 times.
Leveraging geospatial data, AI, and digital infrastructure, alongside coordination, can bridge local gaps and streamline action. Data-driven advances should also align with High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments' recommendations, emphasizing data integrity, transparency, and accountability in cities' climate pledges.
Hosted by OpenEarth, GCoM and the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC), this event will showcase pioneering organizations propelling city climate action through data and AI, fostering partnerships that cater to local governments' needs for swift and expansive climate action.
You will arrive to Cure at 345 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010. Be sure to know that Cure is located at Park Ave South between 25th and 26th Street.
Please check-in at the lobby and proceed to the rooftop by taking the elevator to the rooftop floor.
Please feel free to stay after the event to enjoy a complimentary lunch with your fellow attendees.
Agenda
10:30am Coffee & Snack Reception
10:45am Welcome Statement & Keynote Address
11:00am Discussion & Q&A : Data-driven innovations to boost city climate action
11:45am Interactive Workshop
12:15pm Closing Remarks
12:30pm Lunch
Highlighted Initiatives from Host Partners include:
OpenEarth Foundation: Will announce the development of a new open source digital application called CityCatalyst, which integrates global satellite datasets, local data providers and cutting-edge AI solutions to simplify the process for GHG emissions inventory creation and planning for cities and regions. Learn more at: openearth.org
GCoM alliance: Will preview the development of an Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions report to provide fit-for-purpose recommendations on data accountability, transparency, and integrity. Will also announce a 25-city pilot for Data Portal for Cities. Learn more at: globalcovenantofmayors.org
WGIC: Showcase how new satellite and geospatial data and tools can advance urban planning for city’s to manage climate mitigation and adaptation. Particularly, the Climate Trace initiative will share new development in Machine Learning for using satellite imagery to detect GHG emissions in real time. Learn more at: wgicouncil.org and climatetrace.org
This event is also preceded by a Climate Action Data 2.0 Accountability Showcase at 8:30am EST on the same date and room. To register for this previous event sign up here: https://lu.ma/ny23cad
