AI for Earth and Sustainability Science | AI for Good Discovery - Food security and AI: From data collection to early warning systems

Characterizing the socio-economic status of populations and providing reliable, up-to-date estimates of who the most vulnerable are, how many of them there are, where they reside, and why they are vulnerable, is essential for governments and humanitarian organizations to make informed and timely decisions regarding the implementation of humanitarian assistance policies and programs. Anticipatory and preventive actions have been demonstrated to yield significant benefits compared to post-disaster and post-shock aid. It is, therefore, crucial to understand the drivers of food insecurity in a context where extreme weather events play an increasingly significant role in exacerbating already critical situations. The work of WFP’s Hunger Monitoring Unit revolves around collecting reliable food security data, which is then analyzed in conjunction with climate, economic, and conflict data to support early warning systems, including the use of machine learning. Speakers: Giulia Martini Data Scientist United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Moderator(s): Joachim Denzler Professor of Computer Vision University of Jena Join the Neural Network! https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI. Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood What is AI for Good? We have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets. More than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.