#8 Empowering Inclusive Decisions with AI & Social Simulations for SDG acceleration with Serge Stinckwich

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim for a better, more sustainable future, but progress is slow, and in some areas, we are regressing. Evaluating the impact of policy on sustainability is key to understanding this stagnation. In this episode, we speak with Serge Stinckwich, computer scientist and head of research at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. We discuss how artificial intelligence and social simulations can reveal the complex factors behind sustainability. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the role of modelling in guiding policy decisions. Effective, data-informed policies require inclusive, representative data, and responsible modelling must be transparent and evidence-based, considering marginalized populations and future generations. How can AI-driven tools ensure diverse voices are included in decision-making? Serge shares innovative research projects from the United Nations University Institute in Macau.