Mercy Corps Ventures’ Post

We’re standing on the verge of a groundbreaking shift in #climateresilience solutions for emerging markets, driven by rapid innovation and enhanced access to high-quality data, advanced analytics, and AI. We had a few questions top of mind, and took some time to explore them. Questions like, how are innovators making use of trends to accelerate the use of data and analytics for climate applications? How are advances in data and analytics being used to design better, more affordable climate resilience products for underserved communities? And what are some of the real-world barriers to the use and application of data for climate resilience?    At the end of October, we’ll be publishing our new research publication tackling some of these questions: Advancing Climate Resilience: Innovations in Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets To be the first to see our new publication, sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gkqY6zNh #climateinnovations #climatedata  

Data, AI and Public Sector Collaboration are the three key elements in driving climate resilience solutions in emerging markets. I encourage you to read this introduction about the research being done and then go look at the Executive Report (17 slides) which explains how AI is being used to clean up data from satellites, among many things. https://lnkd.in/gk2EsHES

Got questions about the #AIInnovationGrandChallenge? Register and attend the 8/1 or 8/6 online information session!

Exciting times ahead as Nika Eco pioneers climate data solutions with AI! By leveraging advanced technology. Nika Eco is transforming how we understand and address climate challenges through advanced carbon modeling. Their AI-driven platform provides actionable insights, helping businesses and governments make data-informed decisions to combat climate change effectively. https://lnkd.in/gW_69V3Z

The future of climate data, analytics, and AI is here, and it’s changing everything. Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared our journey in the world of climate data, analytics, and AI—a space that’s evolving rapidly thanks to breakthroughs in technology, accessibility, and data-driven innovation. From our first investments in 2018 to the latest frontier of cutting-edge solutions, we’ve been part of this transformation from the start, and we’re excited to see where it’s headed. What do we mean when we talk about the "climate data, analytics, and AI" space? When we first made our investments in climate data and analytics in 2018, the landscape looked very different. We started with trailblazing companies like Pula, Meridia, Ignitia, and Floodbase—each one pioneering solutions that used data and analytics to support climate resilience. They were ahead of their time, seeing early on how powerful data and AI would become in driving actionable climate solutions, especially for vulnerable communities. These innovators laid the groundwork for what’s now a rapidly evolving ecosystem of scalable, modular, and accessible climate data tools. Since then, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Key trends like advancements in satellite technology, the rise of generative AI, and improved access to real-time data are driving massive leaps forward in our ability to tackle climate challenges. And these innovations are not just for large-scale applications—they’re reaching underserved communities, enabling solutions that are truly global in impact. As we look to the next decade, we’re encouraged by some key findings from our recent research series: ◾ Data quality, volume, and diversity have grown exponentially over the last decade, making it easier to develop solutions that are both effective and scalable.   ◾The next decade will likely bring unprecedented advancements—think generative AI, satellite constellations, and other technologies that will further democratize data access and create more precise climate solutions. ◾ However, there are still significant barriers to overcome: reliable public-good data remains scarce, and infrastructure challenges in emerging markets can limit access to data and climate solutions. Our conviction in the power of climate data and AI to drive resilience is stronger than ever, and we believe these technologies are key to building a more sustainable, equitable future for all. What’s most exciting to you about the future of climate data innovation? 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eyDfN5rQ #ClimateTech #AIForGood #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #DataDrivenInnovation #FutureOfClimate #TechForGood #ClimateAction 

The 2024 EY Open Science Data Challenge, centered around the topic of coastal resilience, is officially open! The topic is more important than ever, as coastal zones are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. With a chance to use AI for good, challenge participants will build predictive models that will help threatened communities manage and recover from extreme climate events.  Those who bring their A game could win up to $10,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Athens, Greece in July. Register today. Join the EY Open Science Data Challenge to help fragile coastlines withstand climate change. Register at challenge.ey.com/2024 #EY #BetterWorkingWorld #AI #OpenScience”

Find out more about the Enterprise Neurosystem's AI Grand Challenge at these informational webinars and make your submission (just 250 words needed) by August 12.

If you or anyone you know is working on an AI project that can help tackle climate change, please attend and share this upcoming information session to get your questions answered. The 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge is sponsored by the Enterprise Neurosystem collective, which I've proudly participated in and advised for a few years. We're working with the United Nations COP conferences, the U.S. Department of State, and incredible science and tech experts from Stanford University, IBM, Red Hat, Kove, and more. #climatechange #aim4climate #ai #AIInnovationGrandChallenge #AI4ClimateAction #climatetech

🎥 Meet Sally El Hajjar from ClimateIQ! 🖥️ Sally is a senior machine learning researcher helping create ClimateIQ, an innovative tool that uses advanced climate models and machine learning to help city planners prioritize local adaptations to climate hazards. Watch her explain how machine learning is managed to create a user-friendly and accurate product! 🌍 #ClimateScience #AIforGood #ClimateIQ #Adaptation #ClimateResilience #MachineLearning