From Silos to Systems: How Combining Datasets Powers Climate Intelligence

Fragmented data is one of the biggest barriers to effective climate action.

Government, research, and mid-market organisations often have abundant climate and environmental data, but much of it is siloed, inconsistent, or underutilised.

This limits the ability to:

• Identify emerging risks early

• Model complex systems such as water, land use, and biodiversity

• Deliver timely, targeted interventions

• Provide transparent, policy-aligned reporting

This live, interactive AI Guild Session will show how connecting datasets — from biodiversity trackers to satellite imagery — can unlock richer insights, more resilient decisions, and new opportunities for climate action.

What You’ll Gain from This Session

This open discussion is a practical, insight-rich hour designed to help you see how integrated datasets and AI can make climate action faster, more precise, and more impactful.

By joining, you will:

• Understand the risks of siloed data – Hear real examples of how fragmented biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem datasets limit early warnings and informed decision-making.

• Learn proven integration strategies – Discover how sensor fusion (e.g., camera traps + drones + water sensors) and data harmonisation techniques can transform messy, incomplete information into a usable resource.

• Explore AI’s role in ecosystem intelligence – See which AI tools and human-in-the-loop methods work best for monitoring biodiversity and modelling complex systems.

• See what’s working elsewhere – Learn from case studies in Australia and abroad, including the U.S. EPA’s use of federated environmental data to power digital twins of air, water, and land systems.

• Identify quick wins – Take away practical ideas for data linking, governance, and AI application that can deliver measurable results in as little as 3 months.

• Spot collaboration opportunities – Understand where cross-sector data sharing can unlock new funding, community engagement, and policy impact.

Whether you work in government, research, conservation, or climate-aligned industry, you’ll leave with clearer strategies, relevant examples, and actionable ideas to move from silos to systems in your own context.

Meet the Speakers

Amin Khatami – Applied AI & Machine Learning Specialist
Amin is a deep learning expert with 20+ years’ experience in applied machine learning across energy, medical, and transportation sectors. Holding a PhD in Computer Vision and Mathematical Modelling, he specialises in predictive modelling, forecasting, and optimisation. As AI Guild Master, Amin focuses on practical, high-value applications of AI — and how to align cutting-edge methods with climate and environmental goals.

Mick Liubinskas – Climate Tech Ecosystem Builder & Investor
Mick is a renowned leader in Australia’s climate tech ecosystem, supporting hundreds of climate technology companies through investment, programs, and community. With decades of experience in startups and product innovation, Mick brings a unique lens on how climate-positive technologies — from AI to clean energy — can scale for real-world impact.

Marc Evans – Technology & Data Transformation Leader
Marc has over 25 years’ experience leading large-scale digital transformation and product delivery in highly regulated industries. He has headed technology departments for billion-dollar business units at Westpac and co-founded an international startup that raised $10m for remote communities. Marc’s expertise bridges technology, governance, and the business value of AI, making him adept at translating complex data challenges into executive action.

Dr David Hyland-Wood – Semantic Web & Data Interoperability Pioneer
David is a multi-disciplinary engineer and entrepreneur with deep expertise in data science, systems architecture, and the Semantic Web. His work spans Web3, blockchain, and AI applications, and he has advised organisations including Consensys and the Wormhole Foundation. David brings a unique systems-thinking approach to integrating complex datasets and ensuring interoperability at scale.

About the AI Guild Sessions

This event is part of the Digital Village AI Guild Series. A monthly, live panel discussions where AI practitioners, data experts, and impact technologists share how emerging technologies can be applied to real-world challenges.

Our 2025 theme is AI for Climate Intelligence: Turning Data into Action. Each session is:

• Conversational – no lectures, just open, expert-led discussion

• Action-focused – grounded in delivery, case studies, and use cases

• Cross-sector – designed to connect government, academia, and industry around shared problems

About Digital Village

Digital Village is a purpose-driven network of AI, data, and design professionals helping government agencies, research institutions, and mission-led organisations turn complex data into usable, ethical, and impactful tools.

We specialise in:

• Data infrastructure & integration – connecting sensors, satellites, and legacy systems into interoperable platforms

• AI readiness & experimentation – building prototypes such as predictive models and digital twins

• Climate & environmental intelligence – making environmental data visible, actionable, and policy-ready

• Agile product delivery & co-design – ensuring adoption through collaborative build processes