The Climate and AI Work Programme at the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with climate action to support AGNES and its partners in enhancing policy development, climate research and evidence-based decision-making processes. Our Work Programme seeks to bridge the gap between technological advancements and climate resilience strategies, ensuring that AI-driven solutions contribute to sustainable development in Africa. Through strategic research, innovation, and partnerships, we bring AI to the climate table to advance the work of AGNES.
Program Focus
The Climate and AI Work Programme focuses on the intersection of emerging AI technologies and climate governance. Key areas of emphasis include:
- Building AI-powered tools to support decision-making.
- Developing scalable digital solutions for various applications.
- Enhancing collaboration through technology-driven platforms.
- Supporting capacity-building initiatives with innovative AI resources.
- Supporting AGNES and its partners in advancing work across its core workstreams, including strengthening climate science, climate policy and action, parliamentary engagement, and capacity development and training.
Scope of the Programme
The programme operates across AGNES’ core workstreams, ensuring AI-driven solutions enhance various aspects of climate action and governance. It leverages innovative technologies to strengthen decision-making, improve transparency, and enhance efficiency in climate-related processes. The key areas of focus include:
- Climate Science – Developing AI-powered tools to enhance data collection, modeling, and analysis, enabling more accurate climate projections and impact assessments.
- Climate Policy and Action – Strengthening digital systems to support policy formulation, track progress on commitments, and provide insights for effective climate governance.
- Parliamentary Engagement – Facilitating technology-driven platforms to enhance oversight, legislative processes, and informed decision-making in climate governance.
- Capacity Development and Training – Supporting capacity building sessions that revolve around the AI Domain.
By embedding AI-driven innovations across these workstreams, the programme aims to empower decision-makers, researchers, and policymakers with the tools needed to drive effective climate action and sustainable development across Africa.
Achievements/Milestones
- Development of the NDC Capacity Scorecard Framework, a digital tool for tracking and assessing progress on NDC implementation.
- Creation of the Monitoring and Accountability Tool, leveraging AI to enhance climate data transparency and improve decision-making processes.
- Participation in regional and global climate negotiations, integrating AI-driven insights into policy recommendations.
- Engagement in capacity-building workshops, training policymakers and stakeholders on AI applications in climate governance.
- Leading AGNES into the new era of AI , fostering innovation in climate-smart AI technologies.