African nations must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical tool in their fight against climate change, with experts at the second Africa Climate Summit calling for urgent investment in AI-driven solutions across the continent’s most vulnerable sectors.
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The Addis Ababa gathering brought together leading climate and technology specialists who outlined how AI could revolutionise Africa’s approach to environmental challenges, particularly in agriculture and energy production, where millions of livelihoods hang in the balance.
“AI could transform climate prediction,” the Director General of the African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD), Ousmane Ndiaye, declared, noting the technology’s potential to provide more accurate forecasting for farmers and communities at risk.
The summit highlighted AI’s capacity to enhance resource management and accelerate renewable energy adoption, according to a report by the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), a partner of TV BRICS. Panellists stressed that improved climate forecasting through AI could help African nations better prepare for extreme weather events and optimise agricultural planning.
The Africa Regional Director of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Emmanuel Manasseh, pointed to AI’s transformative role in energy optimisation and smart city development as Africa experiences unprecedented urbanisation. His remarks highlighted technology’s potential to create more sustainable urban environments across the continent.
However, experts acknowledged significant hurdles in data availability, funding, and governance that must be overcome to realise AI’s full potential. They specifically urged policymakers to prioritise investment in AI-driven agricultural projects, including virtual advisory platforms that could provide farmers with real-time guidance and support.
The summit concluded with a call for enhanced cooperation among African nations, stating the need to share data and best practices while learning from successful AI implementations in other regions to effectively tackle climate challenges across the continent.
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