IBM announced as a sponsor of UN climate change conference

IBM (NYSE:IBM) is taking on the sponsorship role of an Associate Pathway Partner of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 12 in Dubai.

During COP28, the Armonk-headquartered company will showcase how data technology and artificial intelligence can achieve sustainability goals for governments and the private sector. IBM is a founding member of the United Nations Environment Program’s Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment and the Climate Leadership Council.

“Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges of our lifetime, and both technology and partnerships will be key to driving future progress,” said Jonathan Adashek, senior vice president of marketing and communications at IBM. “AI innovations like IBM’s WatsonX are already available to help organizations build AI to drive sustainability and efficiency. In Dubai, IBM will support the COP28 UAE Presidency’s agenda by working with attendees to continue collaborating on solutions that move us all toward a low-carbon future.”