Wekeo hackathon data-driven solutions to climate change
This hackathon challenges you to leverage the WEkEO data platform, using Copernicus and Sentinel data, to develop solutions that mitigate climate impacts and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Contest Details
WEkEO Hackathon
Climate change is a significant threat to our planet, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and shifting ecosystems. This hackathon challenges you to leverage the WEkEO data platform, using Copernicus and Sentinel data, to develop solutions that mitigate climate impacts and contribute to a more sustainable future. Below are some focus areas and examples to inspire your solution development:
Sustainability Strategies
Heat wave forecasts and socio-economic impacts
Use satellite data to monitor land surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions. Protect vulnerable populations by providing real-time alerts and recommendations to local authorities and residents.
Renewable energy transition
Assess environmental impacts of renewable energy projects using Sentinel data. Use machine learning to predict maintenance needs and optimize renewable energy installations.
Other subtopics include: heat waves, carbon capture, sustainable transportation, reforestation, climate adaptation policies, etc.
Biodiversity & Environment Protection
Habitat conservation and restoration
Use machine learning to detect signs of habitat degradation and send alerts. Analyze data to identify critical areas for restoration.
Invasive species impact on biodiversity
Develop strategies for controlling invasive species using data-driven recommendations, and create community tools for reporting sightings.
Other subtopics include: clean energy, endangered species, marine conservation, sustainable land use, and more.
Extreme Weather Adaptation & Risk Mitigation
Disaster preparedness & response
Use AI and machine learning for predictive analytics to assess the risk and impact of extreme weather events. Offer resilience-building recommendations.
Polar ice cap monitoring
Predict sea level rise from ice cap melting and integrate data to provide forecasts for coastal cities.
Other subtopics include: wildfires, coastal erosion, infrastructure resilience, and more.
Water Quality & Sanitation
Real-time water quality monitoring
Implement real-time alerts for water quality issues and create public dashboards for transparency.
Water conservation techniques
Use satellite data to assist in irrigation management, and develop machine learning models to forecast water demand.
Other subtopics include: water treatment, sustainable sanitation, climate change impact on water quality, etc.
Air Quality & Pollution
Monitoring air pollution in urban areas
Use machine learning to predict air quality trends and build a public platform for updates and reports.
Role of forests in air purification
Assess vegetation's air purification capacity using satellite data and optimize urban green spaces.
Other subtopics include: emissions reduction technologies, public awareness, and air quality management.
Hackathon Details
Objective: Create prototypes of solutions using satellite data to address environmental challenges.
IP: Teams retain full intellectual property rights to their projects.
Team Participation: Teams are encouraged to apply together.
Who Should Apply?
Innovators, environmentalists, web/app developers, data scientists, and experts in marketing and fieldwork.
For more information or questions, contact [email protected].
How to Participate
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