G42 partners with NVIDIA to revolutionise weather forecasting through Earth-2

G42, the leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing firm based in Abu Dhabi, has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA aimed at advancing climate technology. The collaboration focuses on developing innovative AI solutions to improve global weather forecasting accuracy. The core of this effort is NVIDIA’s Earth-2 platform, which uses AI-augmented high-resolution simulations for precise weather predictions.

The project’s central goal is to create a square-kilometre resolution model for weather forecasting. This will significantly improve the accuracy of meteorological data, helping industries such as agriculture, energy, and urban planning better prepare for extreme weather events. By delivering precise, localised predictions, the partnership addresses the growing need for more accurate climate data as climate disasters increase in frequency.

A key component of this initiative is the establishment of the Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi, which will serve as a global hub for research and development. This facility will process over 100 petabytes of geophysical data, leveraging both companies’ strengths in AI and computing power. The lab will drive solutions to combat climate change and further the UAE’s ambitions to lead in technological innovation and environmental sustainability.

AI and climate: an unprecedented fusion

The collaboration between G42 and NVIDIA is timely as extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and hurricanes, become more common due to climate change. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, remarked that the partnership will use advanced computing technology to enhance the understanding and prediction of climate phenomena. Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, expressed that the initiative demonstrates G42’s commitment to solving global challenges through AI.

This next-generation climate solution will deliver real-time climate data, helping organisations globally meet their sustainability targets. The partnership’s impact extends across industries, from improving disaster preparedness to optimising renewable energy production and ensuring better urban planning.

The Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab will not only enhance weather forecasting but also provide data-driven insights, transforming industries and driving meaningful change. By combining NVIDIA’s computational power and G42’s AI expertise, the partnership aims to deliver climate solutions that merge scientific accuracy with practical, real-world applications.