AI for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
RISE leads research on applying AI to address climate challenges, from water flow modeling and biodiversity monitoring to smart grids and carbon sink analysis.
RISE specializes in applying AI to address climate challenges through both mitigation and adaptation strategies. As senior researcher Olof Mogren notes, “AI can be used both to mitigate and help us adapt to the disasters” humanity faces regarding climate change.
Research Focus Areas
RISE’s climate AI research spans multiple critical domains:
Water Flow Modeling
Deep learning applications are being developed for the Krycklan catchment area near Umea, creating sophisticated models that can predict water flow patterns essential for climate adaptation planning.
Biodiversity Monitoring
Advanced soundscape analysis automates passive acoustic monitoring and camera trap data analysis. This enables unprecedented scale in tracking ecosystem health and biodiversity changes.
Natural Carbon Sinks
AI-enhanced monitoring of peatlands, forests, and agricultural landscapes helps quantify and preserve natural carbon storage, crucial for climate mitigation strategies.
Smart Energy Grids
AI systems predict supply and demand for renewable energy, enabling more efficient integration of solar and wind power into the electricity grid.
Urban Green Infrastructure
AI and GIS tools help cities transform impervious surfaces into multifunctional green areas, supporting urban climate adaptation.
Network Leadership
RISE plays a leading role in Nordic and Swedish climate AI initiatives:
- Climate AI Nordics: Leading organization in this pan-Nordic network advancing AI applications for climate action
- CLIMES: Co-leading the Swedish center for climate extremes research, combining AI with climate science
Circular Economy
RISE also applies AI to financial risk assessment for circular business models, recognizing that manufacturing firms transitioning to circular models are essential for addressing the climate crisis.
The Path Forward
The combination of RISE’s deep AI expertise with domain knowledge in climate science positions Sweden to lead in developing practical AI solutions for the defining challenge of our time.
