I am a seasoned Climate Change Consultant, bringing over two decades of experience in steering transformative environmental strategies with entities like the Biden Administration and The Bezos Earth Fund. Specializing in environmental science, climate technology trends, natural capital, and climate finance, I craft innovative solutions that bridge the gap between complex scientific insights and actionable policy frameworks.My role as a consultant involves intricate analysis of climate data to guide international policies and corporate strategies towards sustainability. By advocating for robust climate finance mechanisms and leveraging cutting-edge technology, I drive initiatives that optimize resource use, enhance biodiversity, and fortify community resilience against climate impacts.Collaborating with top-tier institutions and government bodies, I am committed to advancing global dialogues on climate resilience, ensuring that environmental stewardship and economic growth go hand in hand. My work not only shapes sustainable landscapes but also fortifies the foundations for a climate-resilient future.Connect with me to explore how we can collaborate on climate action and sustainability projects that make a tangible difference. av@thebigwild.com

https://thebigwild.comThe Big Wild is a Technology for Nature Based Solutions company. We specialize in utilizing the latest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Geospatial technology to bring Sustainability Development Goal data to life. We can tell you how much carbon a particular forest is sequestering annually, run predictive modeling on key wildlife species data, natural disaster predictions, Water and aquifer quality and concerns and provide valuation of that area to the local and indigenous communities for full-circle support. After all, who is better at being a conservation land steward than the indiginous tribe that has been caring for that land for centuries. Our planet is currently in a global extinction crisis. The UN report on the state of biological diversity predicts that more than 1 million species are on track for extinction within the next few decades.Wildlife like Polar Bears, are disappearing right before our eyes. Several species of Rhino, Orangutans, Elephants, Tigers, wolves and even Dolphin are just some of the larger animals that are not likely to survive the next decade.The Big Wild believes it is s not only a decade for disruptive technology, it is a decade for disruptive conservation. The era of competitive, non-collaborative data collection for wildlife conservation is over. It is time we all work together, supporting each-others conservation efforts and sharing data for the mutual goal of stopping the mass extinction.There is a massive responsibility to provide solid, accurate SDG Data, because imperative conservation decisions are being made based off of our data. The Big Wild was created in order to answer the need for advances impact through technology to best support our planets creates needs. Our World is undergoing major life quality threats,What we do about it now, will determine the future of life on our planet.

As one of the internationally selected Judges, I was honored to review, advise, work on and Judge with The Grand Challenge as we welcomed transformative ideas that aimed to accelerate efforts to address climate change and nature loss through the use of modern AI. Climate change and threats to nature are among the world’s most difficult problems. People are already using artificial intelligence to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, detect methane leaks and forest fires, and advance a clean energy economy — but it’s time to do more, faster. The Bezos Earth Fund wants to explore how the responsible use of modern AI may supercharge efforts to help protect our planet and our future. Climate and nature organizations working on the ground understand global conditions and what it takes to implement workable environmental solutions. But many of these frontline organizations don’t have sufficient technology expertise, infrastructure, or funding to apply AI solutions on their own. Meanwhile, AI researchers and technology providers understand the potential and practical application of rapidly evolving technologies, but may not have experience implementing climate or nature solutions on the ground.A world-changing opportunityTo create and scale new solutions, we need to incentivize partnerships across experts in climate, nature, and AI. Through the Grand Challenge, these collaborators have an opportunity to bring speed, scale, accuracy, and precision to their climate and nature efforts by proposing, designing, and deploying modern AI solutions. Targeted funding — combined with access to mentorship and other in-kind resources — can incentivize collaboration, stimulate innovation, and nurture solutions that might not otherwise exist.

AI for Good is a nonprofit that’s bringing together the best minds and technologies to solve the world’s most urgent challenges.The Council for Good is a place for AI and ML innovators, policy makers, social change shapers, and nonprofit stakeholders – all aligned on this path of getting the good done as outlined in the 17 SDGS by the United Nations.This community of collaborators are supported by our Core Team members and Volunteers as they join hands, minds, and machines to collectively take on bigger and more urgent challenges.

The Harvard Extension Environmental Club (HEEC) is a student organization that unites Harvard Extension students passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. The goal of HEEC is to create opportunities for personal, academic, and professional development of its members, through club socials, Green Exchanges, eco-tours, and various networking/volunteering opportunities. Upcoming events are posted on our Calendar and distributed through our Newsletter.

https://aws.amazon.com/amazon-ai/Sustainability, Evangelist and International Speaker on Artificial Intelligence for GoodKey results:+Ai for Good program manager roll: Create and Manage scalable content and meet up programs that interlock with worldwide developer advocates, tracking success for AI/ML/Data community at AWS.Develop metrics and analytics dashboards for content delivery for continuous improvement of driving community engagement.Lead and build content in various formats including articles, web and e-mail content, promotional pieces, video scripts, Photo storytelling, infographics, and social media outlets. Designed and launched the Ai for Good Program, Summits and hackathon'sDrive Impact Engagement Pilot programs that empower nonprofits and grant-makers to collaborate around a positive impact.Drive partnerships and events that give back to communities served by Amazon AWS Executed multiple strategic partnerships with Research teams, nonprofit and for-profit companies Manage and propose Grant and science research projects for AI/ML/Data for Good.

Swiss based, Hoffmann family foundation.Considered as a production tool for the multiple initiatives launched by Maja Hoffmann, the LUMA Foundation produces, supports, and funds artistic projects that aim to deepen the understanding of issues related to the environment, human rights, education, and culture.

http://humanfactor.globalAt the Human Factor, we aim to harness a deep connection to a sustainable world and inspire action through the wonderment of experiential learning. Human Factor strives to reduce humanity’s ecological footprint, promote awareness and awaken young minds by Virtually experiencing the top 10 global threats. Uniting viewers as a collective force of positive change.Human Factor Immersive Earth provides the experience of human impacts on our environment, wildlife and wild places. We proudly do so with a voluntarily carbon taxed crew of highly skilled and dedicated educators, ethnographers, and visual artists who work passionately to create Virtual Reality videos, interactive Art Exhibitions, and Eco-challenge based learning.Human Factor experiential knowledge enables our future leaders to have a personal understanding of the major threats impacting our world.