AI for Climate Action: What’s Working Now in New Zealand and What's Next?

Artificial intelligence is already helping New Zealand tackle climate change — but what’s working now, what’s ready to scale, and what’s emerging? 

This TechWeek event explores how AI is being applied across key sectors including agriculture, transport, energy, and the built environment to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

The session will highlight practical use cases, explore barriers to adoption, and outline what’s needed to accelerate impact.

Background assets that may contribute to the discussion are below.

https://nztech.org.nz/reports/technology-for-emissions-reduction/

https://aiforum.org.nz/reports/ai-for-the-environment-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/

Speakers:

Louise Aitken, Partner and Sustainability and Climate Lead, Deloitte NZ

Auriga Martin, CEO, Farm Focus; NZTech Sustainability Sub-board Member

Matt Lythe, CEO, Lynker Analytics; Managing Director, Prism; previous member of NZ AI Forum's Executive Committee

Mark Thomas, Managing Director, Serviceworks; Co-Chair, NZTech Sustainability Sub-board; Regional Lead, Smart Cities Council