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Bangladesh among finalists for AI climate award
Five innovative AI-powered climate solutions from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Mali have been selected as finalists for the 2026 AI for Climate Action Award, hosted by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The fin
Bangladesh among finalists for AI climate award
Five innovative AI-powered climate solutions from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Mali have been selected as finalists for the 2026 AI for Climate Action Award, hosted by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
The finalists will showcase their innovations at the AI for Climate Action Forum 2026, taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 13–14 October, where the Award winner will be announced.
The Award recognises innovative, locally driven applications of artificial intelligence supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation in least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
It aims to give greater visibility to practical solutions that respond to local climate challenges, while helping connect innovators with the partnerships, expertise and support needed to take promising technologies further.
“AI can fast track climate action but only if it is used with purpose and responsibility,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary “We're already facing a two-speed global transition. AI must help us bridge that divide not widen it.
The five finalists highlight the growing potential for AI innovation developed in and for developing countries, and the importance of ensuring that emerging technologies are accessible, affordable and adapted to local needs.
Among the five finalists, Climate Action Copilot – Bangladesh — uses AI and geospatial data to identify climate-vulnerable communities and infrastructure, helping governments prioritize cost-effective adaptation investments.
Launched in 2024, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action (AICA) Award recognizes innovative, open-source AI solutions that support climate change adaptation and mitigation, with a particular focus on least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
The Award showcases locally relevant innovations with the potential to strengthen climate resilience, reduce emissions and be scaled up or replicated in other climate-vulnerable countries. In 2025, it attracted more than 600 submissions from 110 countries, highlighting the growing potential of AI to support climate action.
The 2026 Award is hosted by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), which together comprise the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
AI for Climate Action Forum 2026
Organized by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), in partnership with KOICA and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the two-day Forum will bring together policymakers, researchers, innovators, technology experts, development partners and practitioners to explore how AI can support practical climate action in developing countries.
Hosted under the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism Initiative on AI for Climate Action, the Forum will focus on translating the potential of AI into tangible mitigation and adaptation solutions, while addressing the governance, capacity, finance and partnerships needed for responsible and inclusive deployment.
Key areas of discussion include
Practical climate solutions showcasing locally developed AI applications for mitigation and adaptation, sharing experiences from developing countries and exploring how promising innovations can move beyond pilots towards wider implementation.
Access and inclusion include exploring how developing countries can develop, access and benefit from AI technologies, including the institutional capacity, skills, data and digital infrastructure needed to ensure solutions respond to national and local priorities.
Responsible and sustainable AI include addressing the environmental and social risks associated with AI, including energy and resource consumption, data governance and equitable access.
Discussions will consider efficient, fit-for-purpose AI applications and ways to reduce their environmental footprint.
National approaches and enabling conditions include examining how policy frameworks, institutional coordination and national approaches can support the responsible development and deployment of AI for climate action.
AI for Climate Action Award will showcase the five finalists, highlighting their practical innovations and announcing the 2026 winner.
In a video message to the Forum, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell stresses the importance of deploying AI with purpose and responsibility, ensuring its benefits reach developing countries while reducing its own environmental footprint.
Five innovative AI-powered climate solutions from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Mali have been selected as finalists for the 2026 AI for Climate Action Award, hosted by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
The finalists will showcase their innovations at the AI for Climate Action Forum 2026, taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 13–14 October, where the Award winner will be announced.
The Award recognises innovative, locally driven applications of artificial intelligence supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation in least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
It aims to give greater visibility to practical solutions that respond to local climate challenges, while helping connect innovators with the partnerships, expertise and support needed to take promising technologies further.
“AI can fast track climate action but only if it is used with purpose and responsibility,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary “We're already facing a two-speed global transition. AI must help us bridge that divide not widen it.
The five finalists highlight the growing potential for AI innovation developed in and for developing countries, and the importance of ensuring that emerging technologies are accessible, affordable and adapted to local needs.
Among the five finalists, Climate Action Copilot – Bangladesh — uses AI and geospatial data to identify climate-vulnerable communities and infrastructure, helping governments prioritize cost-effective adaptation investments.
Launched in 2024, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism AI for Climate Action (AICA) Award recognizes innovative, open-source AI solutions that support climate change adaptation and mitigation, with a particular focus on least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
The Award showcases locally relevant innovations with the potential to strengthen climate resilience, reduce emissions and be scaled up or replicated in other climate-vulnerable countries. In 2025, it attracted more than 600 submissions from 110 countries, highlighting the growing potential of AI to support climate action.
The 2026 Award is hosted by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), which together comprise the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
AI for Climate Action Forum 2026
Organized by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), in partnership with KOICA and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the two-day Forum will bring together policymakers, researchers, innovators, technology experts, development partners and practitioners to explore how AI can support practical climate action in developing countries.
Hosted under the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism Initiative on AI for Climate Action, the Forum will focus on translating the potential of AI into tangible mitigation and adaptation solutions, while addressing the governance, capacity, finance and partnerships needed for responsible and inclusive deployment.
Key areas of discussion include
Practical climate solutions showcasing locally developed AI applications for mitigation and adaptation, sharing experiences from developing countries and exploring how promising innovations can move beyond pilots towards wider implementation.
Access and inclusion include exploring how developing countries can develop, access and benefit from AI technologies, including the institutional capacity, skills, data and digital infrastructure needed to ensure solutions respond to national and local priorities.
Responsible and sustainable AI include addressing the environmental and social risks associated with AI, including energy and resource consumption, data governance and equitable access.
Discussions will consider efficient, fit-for-purpose AI applications and ways to reduce their environmental footprint.
National approaches and enabling conditions include examining how policy frameworks, institutional coordination and national approaches can support the responsible development and deployment of AI for climate action.
AI for Climate Action Award will showcase the five finalists, highlighting their practical innovations and announcing the 2026 winner.
In a video message to the Forum, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell stresses the importance of deploying AI with purpose and responsibility, ensuring its benefits reach developing countries while reducing its own environmental footprint.
