State of AI in Climate Action in Sub-Saharan Africa

The "State of AI in Climate Action" report explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing the multifaceted challenges of climate change across Africa. As the continent contends with increasing threats such as extreme weather events, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss, the integration of AI offers transformative potential to enhance resilience, promote sustainable development, and protect vulnerable ecosystems and communities. This third report of the “State of AI in Africa” series, developed under the Researcher-in-Residence Program at the International Centre of Expertise in Montreal on Artificial Intelligence (CEIMIA), with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of AI in climate action across sub-Saharan Africa. This report will enable policymakers, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to develop AI-enabled solutions that are both contextually relevant and culturally appropriate to address climate change.