“It is a timely moment to consider how AI is fundamentally changing what we ask of our infrastructure. Today, the scale, speed and persistence of data on storage are all impacted. That brings enormous opportunity, as well as responsibility.
“The IEA projects that data centre electricity consumption will double by 2030, driven largely by AI workload growth. The industry response cannot be limited to renewable energy commitments alone. It calls for a deeper focus on the infrastructure itself and storage is a meaningful place to start.
“World Environment Day also reinforces that sustainability is not separate from innovation. It is embedded within it. The most responsible infrastructure decisions are increasingly the most effective ones. The role of technology leaders is to ensure customers have the tools to grow AI capabilities while reducing their environmental footprint at the same pace.”
By transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner and investing in climate resilience, communities can build a healthier, greener and more prosperous future for all.
Nature for climate solutions
UNEP states that “healthy ecosystems absorb carbon, regulate water and protect communities.”
Nature can be a powerful ally in tackling climate change.
Forests, wetlands, peatlands, oceans and other ecosystems help regulate the Earth’s climate by absorbing and storing vast amounts of CO₂.
For example, coastal ecosystems like wetlands, mangroves, coral reefs, oyster reefs and barrier beaches all provide natural shoreline protection from storms and flooding in addition to many other services
According to the European Commission (EC), terrestrial and marine ecosystems currently absorb roughly half of human-generated carbon emissions, making them essential natural carbon sinks.
