Plastic pollution is a significant global challenge. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the oceans, impacting marine ecosystems and human health. To address this issue, the United Nations is negotiating a legally binding treaty with representatives from 180 countries, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices.

We have developed NegotiateAI, an open-source chat application that supports delegations during the UN negotiations on a legally binding agreement to combat plastic pollution. The tool demonstrates how generative AI and Retrieval Augmented Systems (RAG) can address complex global challenges. Built with Haystack 2.0, Qdrant, HuggingFace Spaces, and Streamlit, it showcases the potential of open-source technologies in tackling issues of global relevance.

As a beginner or advanced developer, this talk will give you valuable insights into developing impactful AI applications with open source tools in the public sector.