The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) praised Saudi Arabia’s success in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce emissions by more than 588,000 tonnes of carbon equivalent annually and to improve energy and water efficiency, through ACWA Power’s Monitoring and Prediction Centre (MPC).
The initiative is included in the ITU
report, which showcases success stories of member states integrating digital
technologies into climate action, published during the UN Climate Change
Conference (COP30) in Brazil, reported SPA.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) emphasised that this
international recognition reflects the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts in using
digital technologies and AI to support climate action, aligning with the goals
of the Saudi Green Initiative, one of the key programmes of the Saudi Vision
2030.
It also promotes the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for advanced
technologies and an attractive destination for AI innovations and digital
talents across various fields, as part of its strides to build an integrated
digital ecosystem that contributes to achieving digital sustainability and
comprehensive development.
ACWA Power stated that this recognition highlights the company’s ongoing
investment in developing innovative digital solutions to improve operational
efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
The company noted that the Monitoring and Prediction Centre (MPC) is a key
national example of leveraging AI and advanced technologies to promote
environmental sustainability and improve energy and water-use efficiency,
aligning with the Kingdom’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2060.
The conference also featured the participation of the Digital Sustainability
Team Lead Ghada Alothman, in the “From Commitment to Action: Reflecting on One
Year of the Green Digital Action Declaration” session, as she highlighted the
Kingdom’s experience in integrating digital solutions into climate policies and
the role of digital technologies in achieving national objectives.
CST's participation at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) stems from its
key role in promoting digital sustainability and linking technical
transformation with climate action.
It also reinforces the Kingdom's position as a global partner in building a
sustainable digital future.
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