In a groundbreaking move to bolster climate resilience, Indonesia is set to launch the world’s first AI-powered public health platform specifically designed to predict and manage climate-sensitive diseases.
JAKARTA – The new system, called ClimateSmart Indonesia, will be officially unveiled on May 5, 2025, at Hotel JS Luwansa in Jakarta. Developed through a collaboration between KORIKA, the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), and the Institute for Health Modeling and Climate Solutions (IMACS), the platform represents a major leap forward in the integration of climate data and public health intelligence.
RELEVANT SUSTAINABLE GOALS
A Leap in Climate and Health Innovation
“ClimateSmart Indonesia represents a paradigm shift in how we approach climate-sensitive diseases,” said Michael Andreas Purwoadi, Infrastructure Deputy at BMKG. With predictive accuracy surpassing 90%, the AI system forecasts outbreaks of diseases such as malaria, dengue, and leptospirosis, giving local governments crucial lead time to act before crises escalate.
Key features include:
- A digital twin of Indonesia to visually model future weather scenarios and map disease hotspots.
- An AI dashboard offering hyperlocal forecasts, real-time alerts, and planning tools for public health officials.
This technological breakthrough draws on lessons from IMACS’ previous successes in India and was built over two years, with support from Reaching the Last Mile and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. Development involved 20+ stakeholder consultations, five expert panels, and national and international dialogues.
From Data to Impact
Dr. Kaushik Sarkar, Director of IMACS, emphasized that “integrating climate and health information is the cornerstone of resilient health systems.” While the technology is groundbreaking, he noted, scaling its impact will require robust partnerships and governance structures.
The launch event brought together policymakers, AI researchers, funders, and health and climate experts to showcase:
- Indonesia’s blueprint for climate-health data integration.
- Live demonstrations of the AI and digital twin tools.
- A national dialogue on governance, interoperability, and resilience in health systems.
Prof. Hammam Riza, President of KORIKA, summed up the significance: “With the support of Reaching the Last Mile, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and the Indonesian Government, we’ve built not just a platform—but an ecosystem for climate resilience. We invite everyone to join us in shaping the future of AI for climate and health.
Founded in 2021 as part of Indonesia’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, KORIKA has positioned itself at the cutting edge of national digital innovation. Meanwhile, IMACS stands as a virtual center of excellence, pioneering multi-disease early warning systems and precision tools for climate-informed health planning across the globe.
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