Capacity-building Hub Side Event: Masterclass on AI for Water-Energy-Food Systems

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16 November 2026 - 2:30 pm > 3:40 pm +03
Europe/Istanbul
Organiser
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

 

Monday, 16 November 2026 | 14:30-15:40 | COP 31 Special Event Room 5


Background

This Masterclass on AI for water-energy-food systems is co-organized by the UN Climate Change Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB), the Technology Executive Committee (TEC), and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as part of the COP 31 Capacity-building Hubi. During the Masterclass, participants will learn how artificial intelligence can be applied for low-emission, climate-resilient water-energy-food systems. The event is part of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism Initiative on AI for Climate Action, which explores the potential of AI as a technological tool for advancing and scaling up transformative climate solutions in developing countries, particularly in LDCs and SIDS. 

Objectives

  • Raise awareness of opportunities, risks and challenges associated with applying AI to water-energy-food systems;
  • Enhance capacities and facilitate knowledge exchange on AI solutions for water-energy-food systems through concrete use cases;
  • Foster networking among experts and participants.

Agenda

14:30-14:35 | Opening remarks

14:35-14:40 | Live poll: Get to know the audience (by the moderator)

14:40-15:00 | Masterclass on AI for Water-Energy-Food Systems

15:00-15:30 | Fireside chat

15:30-15:35 | Q&A

15:35-15:40 | Closing remarks