Baku: Glaciers continue to retreat from the Himalayas to the Caucasus, and artificial intelligence can play an important role in glacier monitoring and the development of early warning systems, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Celeste Saulo, said in a video address to a panel discussion titled ‘Benefits and Challenges of Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems’ held as part of Baku Climate Action Week 2026 (BCAW 2026), APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Professor Saulo emphasized the importance of Baku Climate Action Week as a platform to leverage opportunities for international cooperation, investment, and capacity building. These elements are deemed crucial to ensure the widespread accessibility of artificial intelligence’s benefits. She stressed the need for a transition from discussions to tangible actions on climate issues, especially as the world moves from Baku Climate Action Week towards COP31 in Antalya. Professor Saulo highlighted the urgency of these initiatives, underlining the global expectation for improved results in climate action.