Issue Briefs

The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 defines a new global moment — from dialogue to demonstrable impact. Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, the Working Group on Democratizing AI Resources envisions a world where access to AI is equitable, affordable, and inclusive. This brief presents actionable pathways to make AI a global public good — advancing disaster resilience, climate finance, and sustainable development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by transforming how societies anticipate, prevent, and prepare for climate-induced extremes. Beyond faster forecasts, AI enables integrated risk intelligence—combining earth observation, language-based decision support, and agent-based optimisation. The next frontier lies beyond AI: autonomous, ethical, and planetary-scale risk governance systems that continuously learn and adapt.

The mistreatment of the Tibetan community in Nepal needs to be viewed within the framework of the Nepalese government prioritising developmental benefits from China over rule of law and an effective human rights regime in Nepal. This has implications for potential domestic civil unrest and deterioration of diplomatic relations, which could destabilise Nepal’s fragile political institutions and economy

The tripartite agreement between New Delhi, the Assam government, and eight Adivasi insurgent groups will only perpetuate negative peace in the region, leaving little space for positive peace