Topic: 2025 – Artificial Intelligence and Resource Consumption
Country: Philippines
Delegate Name: Toby Leopold
The Philippines recognizes that artificial intelligence has the potential to assist with many issues present in the world. However, The Philippines is concerned with the rapid expansion of AI because of the environmental drawbacks it proposes. Namely increased energy usage, water consumption, extraction of critical minerals, and electronic waste. As a climate vulnerable country, The Philippines wishes for global cooperation to ensure that the advancement of AI is done sustainably.
The Philippines is requesting international support to build renewable energy powered, energy efficient data centers to reduce emissions. In addition to this, the Philippines is advocating for equitable access to AI for developing nations.
