AI Vs The Environment: A Debate
Join MINT, Green Ummah, Mantle & ClimateFast as we host a moderated debate on AI vs The Environment.
What responsibility do we have as Muslims in the AI race with respect to the environment?
Can AI be a force for good?
Expect sharp perspectives, honest disagreement, and questions from both the moderator and the audience.
OUR SPEAKERS
Anna, ClimateFast Anna (she/her): Anna is one of the organizers of the Say No to AI data centres campaign at ClimateFast, a grassroots climate action group in Toronto. Over the past year, the Say No to AI data centres campaign team created a data centre map, hosted monthly virtual town halls, advocated for an interim control by-law to pause AI data centre development, and canvassed in priority wards. Anna believes in community-led innovations, local climate action, and the power of grassroots groups to drive change.
Lila Mansour, Green Ummah Lila is an associate lawyer at Epstein Cole LLP in Toronto and a board member of Green Ummah, a Canadian Muslim environmental organization that mobilizes communities on climate action through education, advocacy and hands-on initiatives. A young Canadian Muslim community leader, she champions climate justice, access to justice, newcomer support and youth empowerment.
Joshua Mogil, Mantle Climate Joshua is a senior advisor at Mantle Climate focusing on environmental product declarations and life-cycle assessments for materials and products. He has expertise with multiple building certifications for commercial and data centre clients. He brings a broad experience base in metallurgy, mineral processing, low-carbon electrification, and brownfield remediation.Seeking low-carbon alternatives for current problems has been a driver for him throughout his career.
Enjoy 50% off coffee from Caffeo as part of the event!