By Prof. Manahel Thabet, President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development

Artificial Intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals
AI is rapidly changing how nations, institutions, and businesses perceive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. AI is addressing some very critical challenges to the future of energy, education, and climate change tracking, applying machine learning and analytics tools to core issues that are pillars of the future we aspire to: sustainable and equitable.
At the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, we think of AI as the basic catalyst in driving the future of not just the economy but also the environment. AI enhances the intelligent economy and reengineers how people societies can grow in a sustainable and responsible way in this digital era.
AI in Energy: Powering a Greener, Smarter World
Global sustainability will depend on sustainable energy. AI-augmented energy efficiency, together with predictive analytics, helps countries comprehend and control energy demand and more seamlessly integrate renewables into the mix.
Before energy equipment breakdowns, machine learning identifies and analyzes the predictive costs and emissions-avoided fault generating scenarios. SDG: AI predicts and accomplishes 7- Affordable and clean energy. 13- Climate action. Digital AI promotes a fusion of new technologies and responsibly managed nature. Learn more about our sustainable energy initiatives on fostering renewable across the GCC and the world.
AI in Education: Empowering Knowledge for a Sustainable Future
AI helps in equal access and teaching of information around the world and advocates for the progress of humanity. AI personalizes content for the learner’s capabilities because each individual is given the chance to bloom. AI-driven voice recognition and translation applications help learners with disabilities and/or language access features. Data-Driven Insights: AI helps learning institutions spot gaps in learning to improve the curriculum and overall performance. These are just some of the innovations to support the advancement of SDG 4, Quality Education.
AI in Climate Monitoring: Safeguarding the World with Advanced Technologies
None of the challenges faced by humankind are comparable with changes happening with climate crisis. By connecting AI and sustainability, we open up new opportunities for assessing the wellness of the planet.
- Satellite Monitoring: AI analyzes large volumes of satellite data to find atmosphere changes.
- Prediction of calamities: Floods, hurricanes, and wild fires can be predicted by machine learning systems, thus improving human awareness.
- Carbon Footprint Oversight: AI helps businesses in the processes of emission oversight and planning by helping reduce emissions.
- Actionable insights from the AI systems align with the goals of SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land, making global initiatives targeted and effective.
- Responsible AI: The Next Step Toward a Sustainable Global Economy
The role of Artificial Intelligence in the process of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals is dependent on its Responsible use. At EFSD, we are still linking Policy Makers, Researchers, and Business Leaders to examine Responsible Growth that drives Inclusive Innovation. AI is a new technological development and also new to being a partner in the effort to establish a sustainable global economy.
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