As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri will participate in a high-level session, part of the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) COP30 Dialogues, highlighting how artificial intelligence and digital public goods can accelerate fair, inclusive, and accountable progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Supported by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the SDSN Global Climate Hub, this discussion convenes global leaders shaping the future of responsible AI for climate action and sustainable development.
Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
Time: 09:00 – 10:00 (BRT)
Location: Special Events Room, Paraná Blue Zone (Hybrid)
Session Title: AI, Data Platforms & Digital Public Goods: Accelerating Fair and Accountable Pathways to the SDGs
Speakers:
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Prof. Yannis Ioannidis, President, ACM; Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Moderator)
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, AUEB & University of Cambridge; Co-Chair, UN GSDR 2027; Chair, SDSN Global Climate Hub; Director, AE4RIA
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Prof. Virginia Dignum, Wallenberg Chair & Professor in Responsible AI; Director, AI Policy Lab, Umeå University
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Prof. Andrew A. Chien, University of Chicago; Senior Computer Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
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Prof. Jayant Haritsa, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
The session will explore how AI can support climate risk forecasting, clean energy transitions, resilient cities, nature-positive solutions, and transparent climate finance. Discussions will emphasize the importance of openness, trust, and data rights in shaping digital systems that serve both people and the planet.
