Nordic Cooperation
48 Registered
Allowed team size:
1 - 5
48 Registered
Allowed team size:
1 - 5
Winners are announced.
hackathon
Online
starts on:
Sep 23, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Sep 25, 2024, 02:30 PM UTC (UTC)
Winners
ECTS certificates (LUT)
ECTS certificates (LUT)
ECTS certificates (LUT)
GreenADeN Project Diploma
GreenADeN Project Diploma
GreenADeN Project Diploma
Overview
Congratulations to all the Winners!!!
The Prophet GreenADeN Hackathon has the following objectives:
- Facilitating Green Skills Development: The primary objective of the hackathon is to facilitate the development of green skills among participants. This includes fostering innovation and creativity in finding solutions to environmental challenges through IT development.
- Raising Awareness and Promoting Collaboration: Another objective is to raise awareness about the importance of green skills and their role in addressing environmental issues. By bringing together stakeholders and youth from Nordic and Baltic countries, the hackathon aims to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of sustainability.
- Adapting European Climate Change Policies: The hackathon will specifically focus on adapting European Climate Change Policies to the context of the Nordic and Baltic regions. By engaging participants in developing solutions aligned with the European Green Deal program, the objective is to address the specific environmental needs and challenges of these regions.
- Establishing a 'Green' Mindset: The hackathon seeks to contribute to establishing a 'green' mindset among the general public, especially the youth. By emphasizing sustainability, gender equality, child rights, and youth perspectives, the objective is to foster a holistic understanding of green development and its implications.
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Themes
The The Prophet GreenADeN Hackathon is divided into two tracks to choose from:
Hackathon Track: Green Skills Nordic
Renewable Energy
Participants will explore innovative IT solutions for promoting renewable energy sources and increasing their accessibility in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Participants will explore innovative IT solutions for promoting renewable energy sources and increasing their accessibility in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Waste Management
The hackathon will address challenges related to waste management, including recycling, reducing waste generation, and implementing efficient waste disposal methods through IT development.
The hackathon will address challenges related to waste management, including recycling, reducing waste generation, and implementing efficient waste disposal methods through IT development.
Sustainable Agriculture
Participants will develop solutions to enhance sustainability in agriculture, such as optimizing resource use, reducing environmental impact, and promoting organic farming practices using IT tools.
Participants will develop solutions to enhance sustainability in agriculture, such as optimizing resource use, reducing environmental impact, and promoting organic farming practices using IT tools.
Green Technology
The scope includes the development of green technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting eco-friendly alternatives across various sectors.
The scope includes the development of green technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting eco-friendly alternatives across various sectors.
Climate Change Mitigation
The hackathon will focus on developing strategies and tools to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as adaptation measures, carbon footprint reduction, and climate-resilient infrastructure development.
The hackathon will focus on developing strategies and tools to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as adaptation measures, carbon footprint reduction, and climate-resilient infrastructure development.
Hackathon Track: Green Skills Global South
This track reflects the unique environmental, social, and economic challenges that regions outside Nordic countries face. This track is organised in collaboration with StartInUP Team of Nodal Agency of Uttar Pradesh, India and the Center for Technology Transfer (CTT). Below are some suggested topics, each crafted to integrate green skills development with IT solutions.
Sustainable Urbanization
Description
Develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban development in rapidly growing cities. Focus on waste management, pollution control, green spaces, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Objectives
Description
Develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban development in rapidly growing cities. Focus on waste management, pollution control, green spaces, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Objectives
- Create smart city applications to monitor and reduce pollution
- Design sustainable waste management systems using IoT and AI
- Develop urban planning tools to integrate green spaces and reduce heat islands
Renewable Energy Solutions
Description
Design scalable and affordable renewable energy solutions for rural and urban areas, addressing energy access and reliability.
Objectives
Description
Design scalable and affordable renewable energy solutions for rural and urban areas, addressing energy access and reliability.
Objectives
- Develop solar, wind, and biomass energy projects tailored to local conditions
- Create microgrid management systems to optimize energy distribution
- Implement blockchain technology for transparent energy transactions
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Description
Innovate agricultural practices to make them more resilient to climate change, ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Objectives
Description
Innovate agricultural practices to make them more resilient to climate change, ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Objectives
- Develop apps for precision farming and weather forecasting
- Create solutions for efficient water usage and irrigation
- Implement sustainable farming techniques using AI and big data analytics
Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Description
Protect and restore coastal and marine ecosystems, which are vital for biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions in the Global South.
Objectives
Description
Protect and restore coastal and marine ecosystems, which are vital for biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions in the Global South.
Objectives
- Design tools for monitoring and reducing marine pollution.
- Develop systems for sustainable fisheries management.
- Create educational platforms to raise awareness about marine conservation
Green Transportation Systems
Description
Develop sustainable transportation solutions to reduce carbon emissions and enhance mobility in urban and rural areas.
Objectives
Description
Develop sustainable transportation solutions to reduce carbon emissions and enhance mobility in urban and rural areas.
Objectives
- Innovate public transportation systems with low-carbon technologies.
- Create platforms for carpooling and ride-sharing to reduce traffic congestion.
- Develop apps to promote cycling and walking as viable transportation options.
Circular Economy Initiatives
Description
Promote the circular economy by designing systems that minimize waste and maximize the reuse of resources.
Objectives
Description
Promote the circular economy by designing systems that minimize waste and maximize the reuse of resources.
Objectives
- Create platforms for recycling and upcycling materials
- Develop tools for businesses to adopt circular economy practices
- Implement community-based programs for waste reduction and resource sharing
Water Management and Conservation
Description
Address water scarcity and quality issues through innovative water management and conservation strategies.
Objectives
Description
Address water scarcity and quality issues through innovative water management and conservation strategies.
Objectives
- Develop smart irrigation systems to optimize water use in agriculture
- Create apps for monitoring and managing water quality
- Implement rainwater harvesting solutions for urban and rural areas.
Community Engagement and Education
Description
Empower communities through education and engagement to adopt sustainable practices and green skills.
Objectives
Description
Empower communities through education and engagement to adopt sustainable practices and green skills.
Objectives
- Develop e-learning platforms focused on green skills and climate education
- Create community-driven projects to promote sustainable living
- Implement gamified apps to engage youth in environmental conservation
Disaster Management and Resilience
Description
Enhance disaster preparedness and resilience through technology and innovative solutions.
Objectives
Description
Enhance disaster preparedness and resilience through technology and innovative solutions.
Objectives
- Develop early warning systems for natural disasters
- Create platforms for efficient disaster response and recovery
- Implement community-based disaster preparedness programs
Health and Environmental Justice
Description
Address the intersection of health and environmental justice, ensuring vulnerable populations are protected from environmental hazards.
Objectives
Description
Address the intersection of health and environmental justice, ensuring vulnerable populations are protected from environmental hazards.
Objectives
- Develop tools for monitoring and addressing environmental health risks
- Create platforms for reporting and mitigating environmental injustices
- Implement educational campaigns on the health impacts of environmental issues
Prizes
Main Prizes
ECTS certificates (LUT) (50)
USD 0
Rewards for university students in the form of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) certificates: Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) grants two ECTS credits to each hackathon participant.
GreenADeN Project Diploma (50)
USD 0
The PROPHET GreenADeN Hackathon offers a micro-credential in the form of a GreenADeN project diploma, endorsed by the Nordic Council of Ministers, to each hackathon participant.
Help & Support
Please contact event admin
HackerEarth Support at support@hackerearth.com
HackerEarth Support at support@hackerearth.com
