Technology & Climate
AI & Sustainability
From compute footprints to climate models — what AI costs the planet, and what it can give back.
Overview
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every system on the planet — including the climate itself. Training large models takes vast amounts of energy and water, and demand for compute is growing faster than the grids that power it.
But AI is also becoming one of the most powerful tools we have to understand and respond to climate change — from precision agriculture and biodiversity monitoring to grid optimisation and climate modelling.
In this live session, learners meet researchers on both sides of the question: what AI costs the planet, and what it can give back. Students leave with a sharper, more honest picture of the technology shaping their future.
What you'll take away
- Understand the energy and water footprint of AI
- See how AI is being used in climate science and conservation
- Develop a critical, honest view of AI and sustainability
- Explore how schools and students can use AI responsibly
How it works
This session is part of Globe From Home's Planetary Citizenship Program. This can be booked as a stand-alone masterclass or as part of the full programme. Once a date is confirmed, we send a private access link. Learners can join collectively from classrooms or individually on any mobile device.