About the challenge
Main theme: "Hack Climate Crisis: Strategic Partnerships for Biodiversity Conservation”
In this hackathon, students are invited to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges—climate change—through the lens of biodiversity conservation. This event emphasizes the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Participants will brainstorm innovative solutions that harness diverse expertise and resources to protect ecosystems, combat climate change, and foster long-term sustainability. The goal is to generate actionable ideas that inspire cross-sector cooperation—uniting governments, NGOs, academia, businesses, and local communities to build resilient ecosystems and address the climate crisis through biodiversity conservation efforts.
Sub-topics:
1. Plant conservation
2. Wildlife management
3. Nature recreation and ecotourism
4. Conservation Area Management
5. Environmental services
Requirements
What to Develop
Participants will be challenged to develop partnership models, technological solutions, and policy frameworks that promote the conservation of biodiversity as a key strategy in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Participants may combine any tools, platform, or software to support their idea.
What to Submit
Digital poster
Prizes
1st winner
2nd winner
3rd winner
1st contender
2nd contender
3rd contender
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. Aryo Adhi Condro
Rainforest Alliance
Subarno, S.Si
Daemeter Indonesia
Ahmad Munawir, S.Hut, M.Si
Ministry of Forestry, Republic of Indonesia
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and Innovation
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Real world relevancy
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Technological merit
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Feasibility
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