Artificial Intelligence for Climate and Environmental Governance: A Review

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 12

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Vivek Krishna Tiwari, Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Rahul Mahala, Rajesh Pant, Rajesh Singh, Anita Gehlot

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V12I12P101

How to Cite?

Vivek Krishna Tiwari, Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Rahul Mahala, Rajesh Pant, Rajesh Singh, Anita Gehlot, "Artificial Intelligence for Climate and Environmental Governance: A Review," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 12, pp. 1-10, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V12I12P101

Abstract:

A sustainable, clean, and healthy environment is necessary for the basic human rights like health, water, housing, life, and food. Recognising it as a separate right would draw a significant step forward in international human rights law. Clean water, air, a healthy ecosystem, and fertile soil are essentials for health and life. Also, many countries have recognised the right to a healthy environment as a constitutional right in their constitution. The study aims to examine the right to a clean environment in India and the impact of climate change on it. It also analyses the applications, challenges, and opportunities of integrating Artificial Intelligence in climate action and environmental governance. Artificial Intelligence can transform environmental governance in India by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and proactive interventions to combat pollution and climate risks. Despite challenges like data quality and inclusivity, AI-driven collaboration fosters stronger laws, equitable resources, and sustainable development, securing citizens’ right to a healthy environment.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Governance, Predictive Analytics, Climate Resilience, Pollution Monitoring.

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