Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Geospatial Technologies for Assessing Environmental Vulnerability and Risks
Ashok Kumar Rathoure · Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series · 2025
This article explores the synergistic potential of Artificial Intelligence and Geospatial technologies in assessing environmental vulnerability and mitigating associated risks. Environmental vulnerability, encompassing the susceptibility of ecosystems and communities to environmental stressors, poses significant challenges for conservation and sustainable development. Geospatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing, provide valuable tools for mapping and monitoring environmental features. When combined with AI algorithms, these technologies enable the analysis of large datasets and the extraction of meaningful patterns, facilitating the prediction of environmental changes and the identification of mitigation strategies. Despite challenges such as data quality and algorithm bias, the potential benefits of leveraging these technologies for environmental assessment are substantial. It is essential to ensure that these tools are deployed ethically and inclusively, promoting equitable access towards global sustainability efforts.