AI4PG Workshop: Decision Sovereignty for Nature, Governing and Funding the Commons in an AI Era
Join us for an insightful workshop that delves into the role of artificial intelligence in monitoring, valuing, and financing nature-related public goods. As AI systems take on crucial decision-making roles, we must ask: Who holds the authority over biodiversity data and governance, especially when these infrastructures are often developed away from the ecosystems they impact?
This workshop will unite researchers, technologists, funders, and policymakers to explore decision sovereignty in the context of AI governance, conservation finance, and international biodiversity policy. We will focus on the shifts in authority over biodiversity data and digital sequence information (DSI), with an emphasis on equity, self-determination, and accountability for affected communities and ecosystems.
Agenda
- 09:00–12:00 · Morning hike & forest walk 🌲
- 12:30–14:00 · Welcome, lunch & lightning talks 🍽️
- 14:00–17:30 · Working group session (drafting joint declaration) 📝
- 19:00–22:00 · Speaker dinner & drinks (invite only) 🍷
Outcomes
Ahead of COP17, we aim to produce two concrete outputs:
- A joint declaration on decision sovereignty, finance, and equity for nature-related public goods.
- A policy brief for direct input into CBD discussions on AI, DSI, and biodiversity governance.
For more details, check the full programme and themes here.
About Protocol Labs
Protocol Labs is an innovation network connecting over 600 tech startups, investment funds, and organizations pioneering breakthroughs in web3, AI, and more. Learn more at protocol.ai and stay updated via @protocollabs on X.
About Funding the Commons
Founded within Protocol Labs in 2021, Funding the Commons is dedicated to redefining how shared resources are funded and governed in the age of frontier technology. Visit fundingthecommons.io and follow @FundingCommons on X to explore more.
