Two day hackathon on the topic of Climate Change
Climate Change is our generation's biggest challenge.
The Global Footprint Network reports that humanity is currently consuming natural resources 1.7 times faster than our planet’s ecosystems can regenerate. The global infrastructure already locks in 95% of our carbon budget. Ocean acidity is 26% higher than in pre-industrial times and is projected to increase 100% to 150% by 2100.
We are already living with the consequences. 2018 was the fourth warmest year on record. Major cities, like Cape Town or Chennai, are facing water shortages. Hurricanes are getting bigger and deadlier. Climate related costs have soared to US$2.25 trillion, an increase of 150% in the last 10 years.
Climate change is an energy issue. More than 80% of the CO2 emissions are from production or consumption of energy. We use energy at every moment throughout our lives: heat or cool our homes and offices, produce and cook our food, manufacture things we own – starting from toys all the way to cars.
During this hackathon we will be creating rapid prototypes to uncover how might we be carbon neutral by 2025.
We need to act fast. We need to act now.
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Event Details
What: Two day hackathon to put ideas into action on #ClimateChange
Why: activate a partnering ecosystem to be carbon neutral by 2025
Who: anyone who has a passion for climate change. We are looking for hustlers (business, sales, project management), hipsters (human centred designers, creatives, artists), hackers (engineers, programmers, developers). No previous experience required.
When: Monday - Tuesday, 10-11 February, 2019. Monday - 9am-9pm, Tuesday - 9am - 6pm
Where: Melbourne City venue
For sponsorship, partnership and other enquiries contact Angela.Chan@se.com
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Highlights
- 1 day 9 hours
- In-person
Location
Melbourne
To be announced
., VIC 3000
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