As climate change redistributes global fish stocks, the world faces a rising tide of fisheries-related conflict, food insecurity, and geopolitical tension. WWF’s groundbreaking Oceans Futures initiative is harnessing the power of generative AI and predictive analytics to chart a new course - one

where data-driven foresight enables proactive conservation, conflict prevention, and sustainable development. In this session, Johan Bergenas, WWF’s Senior Vice President for Oceans, will present a compelling case study on how AI is being used to transform ocean governance at the intersection of environmental sustainability, national security, and global diplomacy.

• AI for Better Data: See how WWF is working with data providers to leverage big data repositories and machine learning models to advance the speed and accuracy of data collection in the environmental sciences.
• Early Warning Systems: Discover how Oceans Futures uses climate models to forecast fish migration patterns and hotspot analysis to identify future conflicts before they emerge.
• Data-Driven Diplomacy: Learn how the integration of socioeconomic, nutritional, and geopolitical data enables smarter, more collaborative decision-making among nations and conservation bodies.
• Nature Meets National Security: Explore how AI-powered tools are bridging the gap between environmental conservation and global security strategy, with real-world applications from the Arctic to the Pacific.
• Scalable Solutions for a Blue Economy: Understand how predictive analytics can support sustainable fisheries management, economic resilience, and peacebuilding in vulnerable coastal regions.
• The Future of Conservation Technology: Gain insight into how WWF and its partners are pioneering the next generation of AI-driven tools to protect ocean health and human livelihoods in a rapidly changing world.