Minister Khadija Makhzumi’s Keynote at COP28: AI in Climate Crisis Response with UN Migration (IOM) and Microsoft
- December 3, 2023
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Her Excellency Khadija Makhzumi, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Somalia, delivered a keynote speech that highlighted the innovative collaboration between the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) and Microsoft at COP28.
Addressing the Flood Crisis with Advanced Technology
Minister Makhzumi opened the event by emphasizing the devastating impact of floods in Somalia and around the world. With millions displaced by the ravages of climate change, the urgency to find effective solutions has never been greater. It is in this context that the partnership between IOM and Microsoft takes on a profound significance. By leveraging advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), this collaboration aims to anticipate and offer timely solutions for those displaced by climate-induced phenomena.
AI as a Tool for Anticipating Displacement
The commitment to utilizing AI underscores the dedication to providing innovative pathways for those impacted by the harsh realities of climate change. Through the power of technology, we can now more effectively predict and respond to the challenges posed by extreme weather events. AI offers a promising avenue for understanding, anticipating, and mitigating the effects of displacement caused by floods and other natural disasters.
This collaboration between IOM and Microsoft at COP28 is a testament to the potential of international partnerships in addressing global challenges. It represents a step forward in innovating responses to climate challenges. The need for adaptive and forward-thinking solutions becomes increasingly critical. The partnership between the Ministry, UN Migration, and Microsoft is demonstrating that through collaboration and the use of advanced technologies, we can find effective ways to support those most vulnerable to climate change.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, under the leadership of Minister Khadija Makhzumi, is proud to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking initiative. We believe that through partnerships like these, we can make significant strides in combating the effects of climate change and in paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient world.