Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to the earth sciences has recently been a rapidly expanding field in both academic and industry spaces, due in part to its ability to extract nonlinear relationships from noisy data. The use of AI, particularly machine learning, can lead to identification of predictable signals from purely data-driven methods. The use of AI in climate data analysis has cultivated actionable insights for the purpose of both scientific discovery and for managing climate risk. Further, explainable AI techniques allow for opening of the AI “black box” to understand the model’s decision-making strategy. AI-driven advancements in climate predictability on subseasonal through multidecadal timescales, today and in a changing climate, allows for increased predictive skill and lead time, which can improve preparation. 

We invite abstracts from speakers from academia, private industry, governmental jobs, or those working at the intersection of employment spaces. We welcome abstracts that discuss the use of AI for actionable insights, including high resolution climate forecasting and informing of adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as using AI to isolate at-risk areas exposed to various climate impacts. This session also welcomes AI approaches applied to climate models and observational data that can be used by decision-makers and end-users for planning purposes, including those working on convergent science research. Consideration will be given to reproducible novel AI techniques, explainable and interpretable AI methods for exploring the climate system, and applications of AI techniques for improving climate prediction.