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(SDGTALKING) – The tech giant announced it will invest in AI-based environmental technologies to preserve carbon balance and reduce methane emissions in the Amazon Basin. The program will be the first application of the “AI for the Planet” strategy in Latin America.
AI-Based Environmental Projects in the Amazon
Under the new program launched in Brazil, Google will support projects such as carbon removal, methane reduction, reforestation, and soil restoration. Investments will be carried out in collaboration with local initiatives and research institutions. The company aims to both strengthen regional ecosystems and develop technology-focused solutions to combat climate change through these projects.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand Nature
Google’s sustainability team defines artificial intelligence as “the most powerful tool for understanding nature.” Using satellite data, environmental sensor networks, and machine learning models in new systems, carbon sequestration capacity and methane emissions in the Amazon will be monitored in real time. According to experts, these technologies have the potential to reduce methane emissions from agriculture and livestock by up to 30%.
Local Collaboration and Global Impact
The project stands out as the first major step in Latin America for Google’s “AI for the Planet” strategy. Partnerships with the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment and universities in the region bring together local knowledge and global technological power. This initiative directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land), and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
“Technology Must Work with Nature”
Kate Brandt, Google’s Director of Sustainability, said in a statement: “Artificial intelligence is a force that can transform not only human life but also the future of the planet. This step we are taking in Brazil shows that technology can work with nature without conflicting with it.”
A New Direction for Sustainable Transformation
According to experts, Google’s investment is an important example of the private sector transforming from a passive observer of the climate crisis to an active solution provider. Artificial intelligence is expected to play an increasingly critical role in environmental monitoring, data analysis, and policy-making processes.
