Creation of a national proposal for coordinating responses to extreme weather events: an approach based on autonomous agents and integration of research institutions

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19180/2177-4560.v19n12025p29-43

Keywords:

Climate change; Extreme weather events; Global warming; Artificial intelligence.

Abstract

Climate change intensifies extreme events such as storms and droughts, requiring efficient solutions. This study proposes the use of autonomous agents in managing these events, with three objectives: identifying management phases, training coordinators of teams supported by autonomous agents, and developing a national plan. The proposed structure includes six agents: one general coordinator and five agents responsible for diagnosis, preparation, monitoring, training, and recovery. Each agent operates in an integrated manner to ensure an effective response to climate challenges. Additionally, a national network of connected municipal agents is proposed, integrating education, scientific research, and artificial intelligence to optimize resources and strengthen community resilience against this urgent issue.

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Author Biography

  • Murilo Minello, Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro
    Mestre em Ecologia (UFRJ). Professor de Ecologia do Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) - Campus Arraial do Cabo/ RJ - Brasil

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15-04-2025

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): Boletim do Observatório Ambiental - IFF

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Creation of a national proposal for coordinating responses to extreme weather events: an approach based on autonomous agents and integration of research institutions. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, [S. l.], v. 19, n. 1, p. 29–43, 2025. DOI: 10.19180/2177-4560.v19n12025p29-43. Disponível em: https://editoraessentia.iff.edu.br/index.php/boletim/article/view/23447.. Acesso em: 20 jun. 2025.