Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network 2023-2024

04Accelerating energy transition and sustainability With the future of energy under scrutiny, technology can support decarbonization efforts across industries, improve the efficiency of national energy networks and ensure the public is brought along on this complex transition. The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Azerbaijan has launched a new initiative focused on transforming Azerbaijan’s energy systems in urban environments by optimizing energy efficiency and enhancing energy management through the application of AI (see case study 7). Through domestic stakeholder consultations focused on the gaps and challenges in mobilizing AI for energy in the country, the centre is identifying and showcasing cutting-edge use cases of AI applications in Azerbaijan’s energy sector, as well as implementing emerging AI solutions in collaboration with partners and innovators.The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia is piloting an energy literacy programme to increase awareness and understanding of the energy transition among the public, advancing Malaysia towards a technologically advanced and sustainable future through comprehensive energy education. Through digital open-source modules and a certification programme, the energy literacy programme disseminates information to enhance awareness about the energy transition and cultivate the skills required to realize the shift to Net Zero, while enabling positive economic and social development. 20The significant growth in both the breadth and depth of impact and engagement of our Centres over the past year highlights the Network’s vital role as the leading global platform for strategic foresight, sharing of best practices and collaboration on the responsible governance and application of exponential technologies. Børge Brende President and CEO, World Economic Forum