ClimateTech Horizons Report
Unlocking the power of mobile and digital technology for a more climate resilient future
This year's ClimateTech Horizons Report highlights how mobile and digital technologies now play a critical role in linking people to information, markets and essential financial services that strengthen their capacity to manage and adapt to climate shocks.
These capabilities are being deployed in practice, featuring solutions that help farmers adapt to unpredictable weather, digital finance models that extend security during crises, and market platforms that expand economic participation for women.
The report also examines the evolving role of mobile network operators, whose connectivity, IoT systems and data insights are enabling new forms of environmental monitoring, climate finance delivery, and community-level resilience.
Discover the technologies reshaping climate action and resilience worldwide
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In 2025, the global response to climate change is increasingly shaped by human resilience supported by digital innovation. Around the world, communities are demonstrating how ingenuity, connectivity, and collaboration can convert climate risk into opportunity. Mobile and digital technologies now play a critical role in this transition: linking people to information, markets, and essential financial services that strengthen their capacity to manage and adapt to climate shocks.”
Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS Principal Secretary, State Department for Environment and Climate Change Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Kenya
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The second edition of the ClimateTech Horizons Report spotlights the power of digital technology to unlock climate finance and drive interconnected solutions across sectors and geographies. Throughout our M4D programmes we’ve seen what’s possible when digital technology meets community ingenuity. This report distils those lessons and offers fresh insights to guide the next wave of impact.”
Akanksha Sharma, Head of ClimateTech and Digital Utilities,
GSMA
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GSMA ClimateTech
Mobile for Development
It was a privilege to host the M360 APAC event in Korea for the second time. We extend our gratitude to the Government of Korea, GSMA, and Global telcos for their participations and support.
With AI driving accelerated changes in the telecom industry, we face new challenges alongside exiting opportunities. It’s time for telcos to collaborate and focus on collective innovation to create greater value.
We hope this M360 APAC event fostered meaningful partnerships for navigating the AI era.
Sangki Lee, Senior Vice President, KT Corporation
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Mobile money is not just about financial inclusion anymore, it is truly driving businesses and contributing to economies. Over the past 20 years we have seen incredible growth across the ecosystem, but if the numbers are anything to go by, I am even more excited about what the next 20 years hold in store. As we look to the future, mobile money holds incredible potential to build stronger, more resilient economies across the world.
Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA
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GSMA ClimateTech
Mobile for Development
This initiative is currently funded by UK International Development from the UK Government and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and is supported by the GSMA and its members.
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Insights
Digital finance is reshaping climate resilience
Mobile money captured USD 1.7T worth of transactions in 2025 and is now powering insurance, credit, savings and anticipatory cash - transforming how vulnerable households prepare for and recover from climate shocks.
Innovation Fund startups are scaling impact across LMICs
From soil intelligence to hyperlocal EWS, these startups show how digital tools, hybrid delivery models and carbon linked incentives are strengthening livelihoods across Africa and Asia.Adaptation, brought to life through case studies from our startups across Africa and Asia.
Artificial Intelligence powering Early Warning Systems (EWS)
AI enabled forecasting, multichannel alerting and inclusive design are making EWS faster, more precise and more accessible - with 24 hour warnings able to reduce damage by 30%.
Digital utilities are accelerating urban resilience
Smart meters, AI enabled grid management and digital public infrastructure are transforming city services as urban centres - responsible for 67-72% of emissions - look for scalable climate solutions.
Carbon markets are becoming more transparent and inclusive
Digital MRV, satellite analytics and mobile‑money‑based benefit‑sharing are helping countries build high‑integrity carbon systems that reach communities and unlock new climate finance pathways.
The blue economy is going digital
IoT, satellite monitoring and mobile‑enabled tools are improving aquaculture productivity, strengthening fisheries governance and protecting marine ecosystems that support 600M livelihoods.
MNOs are emerging as climate action infrastructure
From actively transitioning to renewable powered networks to IoT based sensors and carbon market platforms, mobile operators are central to delivering digital climate solutions at scale across the Global South.
AI is powering a Climate Intelligence Loop
Across sectors, AI is turning environmental signals into insights and action - creating an adaptive system where communities, governments and networks respond faster and build long-term resilience.
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Digital climate finance is reaching last mile communities
From anticipatory cash transfers in Nepal to mobile money enabled carbon credits in Kenya and Bangladesh, digital tools are making climate finance faster, fairer and more transparent for vulnerable households.
Shrimp aquaculture is being transformed by IoT
Automated feeding, smart aeration and real time water quality monitoring are cutting costs, reducing energy use and helping farmers adapt to climate impacts while protecting fragile coastal ecosystems.
AI is powering a Climate Intelligence Loop
Across sectors, AI is turning environmental signals into insights and action - creating an adaptive system where communities, governments and networks respond faster and build long-term resilience.
AI is powering a Climate Intelligence Loop
Across sectors, AI is turning environmental signals into insights and action - creating an adaptive system where communities, governments and networks respond faster and build long-term resilience.
