Green Artificial Intelligence Conference Launched In Dubai To Advance Environmental Sustainability
The first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference opened under the patronage of Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, highlighting how AI supports environmental sustainability in the UAE. The event combined a conference and exhibition, focusing on practical green AI applications for climate challenges, resource management and long-term ecological resilience.
The Zayed International Environment Foundation organised the event with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Australia, reflecting a partnership between academic, environmental and security institutions. The programme aimed to connect research outcomes with operational needs, in line with national sustainability strategies and Dubai’s wider vision for technology-driven environmental management.
Professor Dr. Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahad, Chairman of the Zayed International Environment Foundation, described the conference as a specialised platform for collaboration. The gathering brought together environmental scientists, AI researchers and developers, urban planners, sustainability officials, innovators in green technology, educators, students and civil society representatives, creating a broad knowledge base around environmental sustainability and digital solutions.
Dr. Mohamed highlighted that the Foundation has worked for decades to spread sustainable environmental practices, noting that it has organised more than 100 conferences and initiatives that supported awareness and policy dialogue. This history reflects guidance from the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on collective responsibility for environmental protection across the UAE.
The conference adopted the theme "Harnessing Technology for Environmental Sustainability," presenting AI as a strategic tool for greener, more resilient societies. Speakers explained how integrating green AI with Sheikh Zayed’s vision and national sustainability standards can balance economic growth and environmental protection, while also informing policy frameworks and operational practices across both public institutions and private sector organisations.
Discussions also addressed collaboration between government bodies, private companies and research organisations, positioning the UAE as a source of international models for harmonising modern development with biodiversity and nature conservation. Delegates examined regulatory needs, data governance and operational case studies, linking environmental targets with AI-based monitoring, prediction and optimisation systems.
Green Artificial Intelligence Conference sessions, exhibition and student projects
The opening session led into technical presentations, including a talk by Dr. Anwar Fatih Rahman Daghigh on AI and cybersecurity, which examined risks, safeguards and resilience for digital environmental systems. Professor Chetire Bonsilvan discussed current environmental pressures and analysed how green AI approaches could help address pollution, climate impacts and resource efficiency challenges.
The first day also featured a recognition ceremony for sponsoring partners who supported the programme, underlining the role of institutional backing for green AI development. An accompanying exhibition showcased best practices in AI for environment and sustainability, alongside student projects that demonstrated emerging applications for sustainable environmental AI within research, education and future industry use.
With inputs from WAM
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