At COP 30, two global competitions organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), co-initiator of the Sustainable AI Coalition, have put the spotlight on winning innovations using data, artificial intelligence (AI), and verification tools to boost efficiency and lower environmental impact both within the digital sector and beyond.
Discover the 3 winning startups of the latest AI for Climate Action Innovation Factory:
⚡ Energy Revolution: Enerlink is creating “digital rails” for clean energy finance by verifying and monetizing emission reductions from renewable projects. Their work in South Africa has already helped a school reduce 28.7 tons of CO₂ while cutting electricity costs by 20%!
💡 Data-Driven Sustainability: Ahya‘s AI platform is helping organizations across the Middle East and Pakistan measure and reduce carbon footprints with precision. They’re managing over 25 million tonnes of emissions and supporting 250+ climate projects.
🧑🌾 Climate-Smart Agriculture: In Kenya, Farmer Lifeline Technologies uses AI to detect crop diseases early, helping 42,000+ smallholder farmers (65% women) reduce fertilizer waste while protecting yields.
Discover the winner of ITU’s latest AI Environmental Footprint Hackathon:
🌍 Greening AI Itself: As AI adoption grows, SumEarth.AI is making its environmental footprint visible, helping developers build more sustainable systems.
Share your upcoming challenges and hackathons with the Coalition to increase their outreach and impact by contacting us!
