From Urban Data to Sustainable Decisions: AI, Climate and the Built Environment

Cities are increasingly using diverse sources of data and intelligent technologies to understand environmental pressures, respond to climate-related challenges and support more sustainable planning decisions.

The IEEE GRSS Special Session at SWS Vienna GREEN 2026 will bring together perspectives from research, practice and industry to examine how Artificial Intelligence, Earth Observation, urban analytics and emerging digital technologies can contribute to more climate-responsive, sustainable and liveable urban environments.

The session will explore the transition from increasingly complex urban data to meaningful knowledge and practical decision-making. Particular attention will be given to the ways in which advanced digital approaches can support sustainable urban planning, climate adaptation, energy efficiency and the development of more resilient built environments.

The session is designed to encourage exchange between different scientific and professional perspectives, connecting academic research with technological development, practical applications and the needs of cities and communities.