Digital technologies have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors such as energy, transportation, and agriculture by 10-20% by 2030, According to Inger Andersen, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
According to Report, speaking during a high-level roundtable discussion on "Green Digital Actions" at the COP29 climate conference, Andersen emphasized that integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence into emission reduction strategies is becoming a necessity.
She stated that digital technologies have significant potential to reduce emissions.
According to Andersen, the amount of emissions that can be reduced with their help is seven times greater than the emissions they create.
The UN Deputy Secretary-General also highlighted the launch of the Methane Data Platform, which utilizes satellite observations to identify methane emission sources, provide real-time alerts, and facilitate prompt action.
She said this platform is implemented through the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), which offers real-time data using satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and independent analysis.