The DSR Network AI, Energy and Climate: India AI Impact Summit: Arunabha Ghosh
Mar 3, 2026
Arunabha Ghosh, president of CEEW and climate-policy leader, discusses AI's role in sustainable development and data center siting. He explains principles for AI and climate, uses of AI for resilience and grid optimization, and the need for local language models and digital sandboxes. Short, sharp conversation on policy, planning, and practical tools for climate-smart AI.
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Summit Shifted Focus From Compute To Impact
- The AI Impact Summit in India pivoted global conversation from compute power to AI's real-world purposes and inclusive impact.
- Hosting in a developing country highlighted democracy, youth engagement, and impact-focused AI priorities with 35,000+ attendees and 20+ heads of state.
Run Two Parallel AI Strategies For Climate
- Use two parallel strategies: make AI operations sustainable and use AI to drive sustainability outcomes.
- Embed transparency on footprints while pursuing use cases like disaster resilience and clean-electron optimization.
Use The Four Ps To Guide AI And Climate
- Apply the four Ps: Planet, Purpose, Process, People to guide AI–climate decisions.
- Prioritize environmental metrics, clear intent, transparent processes, and co-creation with communities for inclusive outcomes.
