The IPBES Code of Practice on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Key Points

• The aim is to establish ethical guidelines for the integration of artificial intelligence in biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Presented as appendix II to IPBES/12/INF/12.
• Welcomed at the 12th session of IPBES Plenary in Manchester, UK.
• Focused on the responsible application of AI in environmental contexts.
• Endorsed guidelines that address ethical use of AI.
• Encouraged best practices for AI applications in biodiversity assessment.