Sustainable Resource Use – from Coring to Coding

The issue of sustainable resource use within a European context continues to be an important topic, particularly in light of the green and digital transitions. Even more so as the world observes geopolitical tensions that threaten access to natural resources. Added to this, the world sees a push to develop and deploy technologies enabling the twin and digital transition – from Renewable Energy through to Artificial Intelligence.
This event will present two perspectives on sustainable resource use; Aimee van Wynsberghe, Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Applied Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bonn addresses the need for environmental resources in the development and use of AI with the ethical issues associated. Adrian Finch, Professor of Geology, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of St Andrews will look at Europe’s own natural resources and the difficulties in turning these natural deposits into mines that can address European needs.