{"id":1259,"date":"2025-05-14T14:25:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2025-05-14T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:25:08","slug":"deprimap-at-2025-nordic-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/2025\/05\/14\/deprimap-at-2025-nordic-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"DEPRIMAP at the 2025 Nordic Workshop on AI for Climate Change in Gothenburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Urban Inequality Meets Climate AI: DEPRIMAP at the 2025 Nordic Workshop in Gothenburg<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1260 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/1747152542281.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>On May 13, 2025, DEPRIMAP participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/events\/2025-nordic-workshop\">2025 Nordic Workshop on AI for Climate Change, held in Gothenburg, Sweden<\/a>. The one-day, in-person workshop brought together researchers from across the Nordic region and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate extremes and biodiversity loss to the green transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Image credit: Sak\u0131p Murat Yal\u00e7\u0131n<\/em> <em>via LinkedIn)<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing DEPRIMAP, Stefanos Georganos and Sai Ganesh Veeravalli joined this vibrant exchange of ideas, highlighting how AI and geospatial data can be used to understand and respond to urban vulnerability in the face of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udef0\ufe0f <\/strong>Our Contribution: Unequal Cities in a Challenging Climate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the oral presentation program, Stefanos Georganos presented a talk titled <em>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/events\/2025-nordic-workshop\/schedule\/#stefanos\">Unequal Cities in a Changing Climate: AI and Geospatial Approaches to Urban Resilience<\/a>&#8216;<\/em>. The presentation focused on the intersection of urban deprivation, climate exposure, and data scarcity, particularly in Sub-Saharan African cities, where vulnerable populations are often excluded from conventional planning and modelling frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on DEPRIMAP&#8217;s and associated network broader research, the presentation introduced methods to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Map <strong>Thermal Discomfort Areas<\/strong> (TDAs), defined by the overlap of high heat exposure and high urban deprivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>open Earth Observation data<\/strong> to model land surface temperatures and infrastructure gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply <strong>deep learning models<\/strong> to generate gridded population and deprivation estimates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight how <strong>nighttime light<\/strong> proxies can reveal disparities in electricity access across informal settlements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate <strong>citizen science and human perception<\/strong> through visual annotation and ranking methods to improve model training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentation made a strong case for AI-informed geospatial modelling as a pathway to inclusive urban adaptation, especially as extreme heat, energy insecurity, and unequal service distribution continue to worsen under climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"1264\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/Stef-Pres-Nordic2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2025\/05\/Stef-Pres-Nordic2025.png 1920w, 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This diversity underscored a shared goal across disciplines: to use AI not just to analyse, but to act on climate complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For DEPRIMAP, several sessions offered direct resonance, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/events\/2025-nordic-workshop\/schedule\/#dan\">Dan Stowell&#8217;s talk on Bioacoustic AI<\/a>, showing how AI can remain sensitive and non-invasive in environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/events\/2025-nordic-workshop\/schedule\/#nico\">Nico Lang&#8217;s work on learning from global EO datasets<\/a>, demonstrating the potential for globally generalizable models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/events\/2025-nordic-workshop\/schedule\/#shorouq\">Shorouq Zahra&#8217;s discussion on LLM challenges<\/a>, highlighting the importance of data structuring for climate insights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These perspectives reinforced DEPRIMAP&#8217;s vision: that data equity, spatial resolution, and community validation must go hand-in-hand with technical advancements in AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf10 What&#8217;s Next? Strengthening Nordic Collaborations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the technical discussions, the workshop served as a meeting point for future partnerships. Conversations ranged from joint research ideas and data exchanges to potential collaboration on multi-city comparative studies using open-source models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As DEPRIMAP aims to develop and refine its AI-based frameworks for mapping deprived urban areas and assessing climate risks, the connections made in Gothenburg offer promising directions. The workshop aligned well with DEPRIMAP&#8217;s goals to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorporate new AI methods for spatial and temporal modelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to policy-relevant SDG tracking, especially in urban resilience (SDG 11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand its collaborative network with Nordic and European partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our sincere thanks to the organisers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climes.se\/\">Climes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/climateainordics.com\/\">Climate AI Nordics<\/a> for curating a thought-provoking event and creating space for cross-disciplinary dialogue. The 2025 Nordic Workshop reaffirmed that the climate crisis demands not only smarter models but also inclusive frameworks, ones that account for social inequities, data gaps, and the lived realities of vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As DEPRIMAP looks ahead to the next phase of research, including upcoming presentations at EARSeL 2025, we remain committed to advancing AI and geospatial tools that serve both scientific rigour and climate justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for upcoming publications, tools, datasets, and collaboration opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some glimpses from the 2025 Nordic Workshop on AI for Climate Change: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/climessweden_climateai-ai4climate-earthobservation-activity-7328088904882900992-7loA?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABe0KncBoci8gzEq1iu8vlee-wl6a3bETgY\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fed30749 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\" class=\"aligncenter is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2 wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-deprimap-site-icon.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"DEPRIMAP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-deprimap-site-icon.png 512w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-deprimap-site-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/cropped-cropped-deprimap-site-icon-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6db97022\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo-300x44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo-1024x149.png 1024w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo-768x112.png 768w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo-1536x223.png 1536w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Formas-logo.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6db97022\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860\" style=\"width:201px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1170\/2024\/09\/Karlstad-university-logo.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEPRIMAP participated in the 2025 Nordic Workshop on AI for Climate Change, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Stefanos Georganos presented on the role of AI and geospatial methods in addressing urban inequality under climate stress, showcasing work on thermal discomfort mapping, population estimation, and infrastructure access in Sub-Saharan African cities. The workshop fostered valuable dialogue across disciplines and opened new doors for Nordic collaborations on AI for urban resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6018,"featured_media":1270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[26,25,7,23,11],"class_list":["post-1259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-workshops","tag-climate-ai-nordics","tag-climes","tag-sai-ganesh-veeravalli","tag-stefanos-georganos","tag-workshop"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1259"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1272,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259\/revisions\/1272"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/deprimap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}