Make the topic of Sustainable Development relevant for AI

Increase the visibility of Sustainable Development topics being solved with the power of AI for scientists, so that it notably becomes relevant for future generations of scientists and breakthroughs in AI

Ensure UNESCO’s policy recommendations are ingrained in the key strategic research topics

Strengthen the various available platforms with Sustainable Development related data with algorithms, tools, solutions developed by the actions funded by the network

Foster mobilization and commitment from the community, including high level experts to contributing to the topic, making it the reference resource for Global researchers, developers, integrators and users

Reinforce Global South’s research capacity in AI

Pave the way to enrich the education offer in order to equip a broad range of non-ICT professionals and sustainable development experts with the necessary AI skills, to make the best of this technology

Foster exchanges of knowledge and perspectives between and within GS and GN research institutions on key building blocks of AI for SD – access to data, insights, inclusion, governance

Tackle “blind spots” in AI including Tier 3 SDG indicators, ethical aspects, empowerment issues

Foster and develop multi-lingual research and products

Inspire and create opportunities for young researchers and future researchers to grow in and join the field, including to create internal demand and retain talents