Ginci Insights

AI is reshaping how we understand and respond to climate risks: satellite data is being used to map methane leaks in near-real time, while next-generation models like NVIDIA ’s “Climate in a Bottle” can deliver climate simulations at higher resolution, a scale that makes city-level adaptation planning possible. These advances are powerful, but without transparency on AI’s energy and water use, the environmental footprint could outpace the benefits.

A WHO analysis underscores that climate change is heightening the risks of waterborne disease outbreaks, making robust wastewater monitoring a critical pillar of health adaptation. If we want truly climate-resilient health systems, we can’t stop at hospitals and flood barriers. We need smart, scalable early-warning networks. While it comes with constraints, wastewater remains one of the most valuable tools we have.

Europe was hit by heatwaves multiple times this summer. However, most cities aren't prepared. If 1.5 degrees C becomes an inevitable reality, how are we, as an individual, city or business, going to adapt to this new norm?