AI and the Environment -International Standards forAI and the Environment 2024 Report
Foreword
Table of contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Executive Summary
Introduction
AI and the Environment
The Dual Role of AI in Energy Consumption and Emissions
     Challenges
     Opportunities
AI Environmental Efficiency Factors
     Energy Consumption
     Hardware Efficiency
     Algorithmic Optimization
     Sustainable Energy
     Data Management
     Lifecyle Management
The Importance of Standards for AI and the Environment
Standardization efforts and the role of ITU
     AI and International Standards for the environment
     Backbone Standards for Environmental Efficiency
     AI for Climate Solutions Standards
     Ongoing Work that Supports AI and the Environment
Initiatives Driving AI and Sustainability
     ITU Focus Group on Environmental Efficiency for Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies (FG-AI4EE)
     United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC)
     AI for Good
     Green Digital Action
Conclusion
Appendix – List of approved and ongoing deliverables on AI and the Environment