Panel on AI & Climate Resilience by Mahila Housing Trust | India AI Impact Summit 2026 | Bharat Mandapam

​The Role of Community-led AI Initiatives in Enhancing Climate Resilience Strategies

​This panel will explore how community-led AI initiatives can strengthen urban climate resilience in India, particularly in response to rising extreme heat risks. Bringing together leaders from government, business, and civil society, the discussion will examine how AI-enabled technologies can support scalable, inclusive, and community-driven climate solutions.

​The session will focus on:

• ​Emerging AI innovations in the development and climate sectors

• ​Practical pathways to deliver AI benefits at scale in urban communities

• ​The role of AI in supporting data-driven, community-led climate action

• ​Barriers and opportunities in scaling AI-enabled resilience strategies

• ​Advancing women’s leadership and bridging the gender gap in AI participation

• ​Building gender-sensitive and inclusive frameworks for climate-tech adoption

​By highlighting real-world insights and collaborative models, the panel aims to showcase how AI can be leveraged responsibly and equitably to enhance urban climate resilience across India.