Greencoin as an AI-Based Solution Shaping Climate Awareness

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Sep 6;19(18):11183. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191811183.

Abstract

Our research aim was to define possible AI-based solutions to be embedded in the Greencoin project, designed as a supportive tool for smart cities to achieve climate neutrality. We used Kamrowska-Załuska's approach for evaluating AI-based solutions' potential in urban planning. We narrowed down the research to the educational and economic aspects of smart cities. Furthermore, we used a systematic literature review. We propose solutions supporting the implementation process of net zero policies benefiting from single actions of urban dwellers based on the Greencoin project developed by us. By following smart city sectors, the paper introduces AI-based solutions which can enrich Greencoin by addressing the following needs: (1) shaping pro-environmental behaviors, (2) introducing instruments to reinforce the urban management process, (3) supporting bottom-up initiatives allowing to shape urban resilience, (4) enhancing smart mobility, (5) shaping local economies supporting urban circularity, and (6) allowing better communication with residents. Our research fills the gap in the limited group of studies focused on shaping climate awareness, enhancing smart governance, and supporting social participation and inclusion. It proves that AI-based educational tools can be supportive when implementing adaptation policies toward climate neutrality based on our proposed AI-based model shaping climate awareness.

Keywords: AI-based net zero solutions; climate change education; smart city and artificial intelligence.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cities
  • City Planning*
  • Climate
  • Climate Change*

Grants and funding

This research was funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the EEA Funds operated by National Centre for Research and Development, grant number NOR/IdeaLab/GC/0003/2020-00 while the APC was funded from statutory funds of University of Gdańsk, Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management.