[38] ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A CATALYST FOR CLIMATE CONTROL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A FUTUREORIENTED ASSESSMENT
ARTICLE INFO: Date of Submission: Mar 15, 2026, Revised: Mar 25, 2026, Accepted: Mar 30 , 2026, CrossRef D.O.I : https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i3.2026.406-415. HOW TO CITE: Apurba Mandal (2026). Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Climate Control and Sustainable Development: A Future-Oriented Assessment. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews. 5(3), 406-415.
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in addressing the global challenges of climate change and sustainable development. This paper examines the potential of AI as a catalyst for climate control through its applications in environmental monitoring, predictive modeling, resource optimization, and decision-making processes. By leveraging large-scale data analytics and machine learning techniques, AI enables more accurate climate forecasting, enhances energy efficiency, supports the integration of renewable energy systems, and improves disaster management and resilience strategies. The study further explores how AI contributes to achieving sustainable development by optimizing agricultural practices, reducing waste, promoting smart urban planning, and facilitating circular economy models. At the same time, it critically assesses the limitations and risks associated with AI deployment, including high energy consumption, data privacy concerns, algorithmic bias, and unequal access to technology across regions Artificial Intelligence will help to change the whole world of climate control and sustainable development by optimizing energy systems, enhancing climate modelling, improving resource management, and enabling smarter urban infrastructure. This will be a great help in mitigating climate change impacts through data-driven efficiency and innovation. AI analyses weather patterns and demand to make the best use of renewable energy supply. It ensuring grid stability and lowering the use of fossil fuels. It handles enormous amounts of data to predicting extreme weather, locating ice melt, and comprehending climate shifts. In agriculture, AI is used for the best irrigation/fertilization and in cities care the smart grids and traffic management. AI invents more efficient Carbon Capture & Storage systems and helps in the rapid discovery of new materials for batteries and solar cells. It energizes buildings, industries, and transport through energy-saving measures. Satellites fuelled by AI can constantly keep an eye on deforestation and the general health of the ecosystem. Therefore, there are positive forecasting of artificial intelligence in climate control and sustainable development.
