Addressing global climate change is essential for the sustainable future of humanity and ecology. The stakeholders of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Science and Technology should deeply collaborate with stakeholders of climate change and ecosystems to contribute to the implementation of the global climate agenda, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Paris Agreement, and the UNESCO Strategy for Action on Climate Change. With international ethical principles such as those enshrined in the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the UNESCO Declaration of Ethical Principles in relation to Climate Change, etc. as the foundation, the proposed principles here serve as cross domain efforts on development and ethical principles of AI for climate actions. Aimed at all stakeholders in AI and climate action, including management, Research and Development, use, deployment, investment, etc., these principles aim to provide relevant parties with principles of AI development and governance to address climate change through deep synergy between technology, ethics and governance, and contribute to the steady advancement of the global climate agenda.

Published by International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, Instituteof Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and other 10 entities in Principles on AI for Climate Action, April 26, 2022

The following recommendations aim to promote AI powered climate action and provide reference to AI researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The actions recommended below should comply with national, regional, and international ethical principles and specifications on AI, environment, and the principles listed in this document above. The list of recommendations will continue to be enriched as the status of climate change and climate action evolve.

Published by International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, Instituteof Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and other 10 entities in Principles on AI for Climate Action, April 26, 2022

Published by The Future Society, Science, Law and Society (SLS) Initiative in Principles for the Governance of AI, Oct 3, 2017 (unconfirmed)

Published by The Ministry of Defence (MOD), United Kingdom in Ethical Principles for AI in Defence, Jun 15, 2022

Published by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), United States in Principles for the Stewardship of AI Applications, Nov 17, 2020