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AI and Wisdom: India's Sustainable Urban Future
11 Nov
Summary
- Experts urge integrating Indian wisdom with tech for urban sustainability.
- AI, sensors, and data systems can aid predictive urban governance.
- Waste-to-fuel initiatives and biodiversity conservation were highlighted.
A seminar at IIT (BHU) Varanasi focused on emerging environmental challenges, technology, and sustainable development goals. Experts discussed achieving these goals through innovative, technology-driven, and socially responsive pathways. The event highlighted the integration of traditional Indian wisdom with modern science and technology to address urban environmental issues.
Discussions emphasized sustainable urban planning, including protecting floodplains, restoring lakes, water conservation, and preserving urban biodiversity. Waste management strategies, such as converting waste into Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), were presented as viable resource recovery methods. The role of Artificial Intelligence in environmental monitoring, climate risk assessment, and urban planning was a significant focus, with AI-based tools for air quality management detailed.
Lectures explored how data and algorithms can shape cleaner, more resilient Indian cities, and the impact of digital technology on sustainable consumption. Other sessions delved into navigating future uncertainties amid global ecological and political turmoil, and adapting development priorities to changing climate conditions. These discussions underscored the need for strategic planning for a sustainable future.
