In this powerful and thought-provoking TEDx talk, Dr Kaushik Sarkar addresses the critical crossroads humanity faces due to the climate crisis. As climate change reshapes our world with devastating heatwaves, floods, and rising seas, Dr Sarkar emphasizes the urgent need for action. He explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the key to foresight—enabling us to predict disasters, disease outbreaks, and mass migrations before they happen, potentially saving millions of lives.

Drawing on examples from movies like The Terminator and Krrish, Dr Sarkar illustrates how AI can offer us the same foresight that was once the stuff of science fiction. He introduces groundbreaking AI systems, like the "digital twin" launched by IMACS and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, which provide real-time insights into climate threats. Dr Sarkar calls on governments, corporations, NGOs, and individuals to harness this transformative technology to confront the climate crisis head-on, creating a resilient and sustainable future for all. Kaushik Sarkar is an award-winning strategic executive with extensive leadership experience in spearheading transformative digital and AI innovations within the global health and environmental sectors. Currently, as the leader of IMACS, he focuses on expanding digital cooperation, strengthening data governance, enhancing decision-making capacities, and orchestrating large-scale systemic transformations. His efforts align with national and international priorities, regulations, and advancements at the nexus of health and climate.

Over the past decade, Kaushik has dedicated himself to assisting governments, non-profits, and multinational enterprises, driving growth and achieving tangible results through multimillion-dollar projects and initiatives. His expertise spans population medicine, strategic business intelligence, data science, and artificial intelligence, making him a key figure in the fields of digital health and environmental sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx