(preamble)

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.
Principle: Principles on AI for Climate Action, April 26, 2022

Published by International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, Instituteof Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and other 10 entities

Related Principles

(preamble)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new area of human development. Currently, the fast development of AI around the globe has exerted profound influence on socioeconomic development and the progress of human civilization, and brought huge opportunities to the world. However, AI technologies also bring about unpredictable risks and complicated challenges. The governance of AI, a common task faced by all countries in the world, bears on the future of humanity. As global peace and development faces various challenges, all countries should commit to a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and put equal emphasis on development and security. Countries should build consensus through dialogue and cooperation, and develop open, fair, and efficient governing mechanisms, in a bid to promote AI technologies to benefit humanity and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind. We call on all countries to enhance information exchange and technological cooperation on the governance of AI. We should work together to prevent risks, and develop AI governance frameworks, norms and standards based on broad consensus, so as to make AI technologies more secure, reliable, controllable, and equitable. We welcome governments, international organizations, companies, research institutes, civil organizations, and individuals to jointly promote the governance of AI under the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. To make this happen, we would like to suggest the following:

Published by Cyberspace Administration of China in Global AI Governance Initiative, October 18, 2023

Recommendations for Action

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

(Conclusion)

Taking into consideration the principles above, the 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners calls for common governance principles on artificial intelligence to be established, fostering concerted international efforts in this field, in order to ensure that its development and use take place in accordance with ethics and human values, and respect human dignity. These common governance principles must be able to tackle the challenges raised by the rapid evolutions of artificial intelligence technologies, on the basis of a multi stakeholder approach in order to address all cross sectoral issues at stake. They must take place at an international level since the development of artificial intelligence is a trans border phenomenon and may affect all humanity. The Conference should be involved in this international effort, working with and supporting general and sectoral authorities in other fields such as competition, market and consumer regulation.

Published by 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC) in Declaration On Ethics And Data Protection In Artifical Intelligence, Oct 23, 2018

(Preamble)

The global development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached a new stage, with features such as cross disciplinary integration, human machine coordination, open and collective intelligence, and etc., which are profoundly changing our daily lives and the future of humanity. In order to promote the healthy development of the new generation of AI, better balance between development and governance, ensure the safety, reliability and controllability of AI, support the economic, social, and environmental pillars of the UN sustainable development goals, and to jointly build a human community with a shared future, all stakeholders concerned with AI development should observe the following principles:

Published by National Governance Committee for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence, China in Governance Principles for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence--Developing Responsible Artificial Intelligence, Jun 17, 2019