Apply Now: Climate Hack Programme 2024

Deadline: 22 July 2024

Climate Hack is a virtual programme that aims to equip individuals in Asia with digital skills to develop and accelerate innovative tech-driven solutions for climate change.

Themes

AFOLU: How might they encourage ways of using land that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase its ability to absorb carbon?
Ecological Economics: How might they leverage economic policies and incentives to mitigate and adapt to climate change
Transport: How might they move people and goods that minimise the use of fossil fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
Waste: How might they generate less waste, or manage and dispose of waste in ways that consume less energy and minimise emissions?
Natural Resource Management: How might they protect and restore the natural resources, especially carbon sinks such as forests and wetlands?

Pitch Day

Climate Hack will culminate in a closing event where ten shortlisted teams will pitch their solutions live to a panel of judges. Top 3 scoring teams and People’s Choice Award will receive the opportunity to visit Singapore on a fully-funded Learning Journey to explore innovative tech-driven solutions and initiatives for climate change.

Programme Activities

Problem-Solving Workshops
- You will attend a series of introductory workshops on problem solving concepts and tools that you can apply to address climate change.
- Workshops will be recorded and participants will be expected to submit a peer assignment.
- Examine the relationships and mutual influences between components of a system in order to identify interventions Systems Thinking 22 Sep, 10.30am-12.30pm SGT
- Explore how people can be mobilized to influence stakeholders and decisionmakers to prioritise certain policies and initiatives Advocacy 28 Sep, 10.30am-12.30pm SGT
- Learn how to identify and apply effective strategies for changing the behaviour of individuals
Digital Skills Workshops
- You will join workshops introducing a range of digital skills and tools to build a digital solution.
- Workshops will be recorded and participants will be expected to submit a peer assignment.
- Some workshops are optional but strongly encouraged to attend.
  - Data Science and Visualisation: Better understand how extracting and presenting insights from large datasets can facilitate climate action.
  - Artificial Intelligence (Optional): Learn the basic principles of AI, such as machine learning and natural language processing, and how AI might support climate action.
  - Web and Mobile App development: Grasp the fundamentals of developing software applications on the web and mobile phones, focusing on user interface design and low/no-code tools.
  - Game Design: What is a game core loop? Explore how to design digital games that are engaging and immersive.
  - Storytelling: Learn techniques to create compelling narratives through words, images, and other media to communicate with and mobilise communities
  - Marketing: Understand how to leverage digital channels, such as social media and search engines, to reach your target audience more effectively.
Team Formation for Solution Building
- Participants are encouraged to form a team of up to four members, with each person taking on one of the following roles:
  - Project Management: Coordinates team members and liaises with the organisers to ensure that the team meets programme requirements and timelines
  - Designer: Leads the ideation process to ensure the solution is impactful and effective
  - Developer: Leads the prototyping process to ensure that the solution is technically feasible.
  - Pitching: Leads the design of the presentation and ensures the solution is communicated clearly with others.
Entrepreneurial Thinking Workshop
- Learn essential skills to:
  - Identify problems and understand customers/target audiences through developing customer personas
  - Brainstorm innovative solutions and refine concepts through feedback
  - Craft persuasive pitches and adapt them for different audiences
Solution Building
- To support your ideation and prototyping process, Climate Hack will offer the following:
  - Mentoring: Each team will be matched with a mentor who will provide general guidance and feedback on a weekly basis.
  - Technical Consultations: Seek advice from volunteers with digital skills expertise through one-on-one consultation sessions.
  - Pitch Coaching: Practice and gather feedback on your pitch from experienced professionals by signing up for group pitching sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

18 years old and above
Residing in Asia
Working knowledge of English
Commitment to the entire 4-month programme
Have a desktop/laptop with internet connection
Able to use communication tools such as Zoom and Discord
Keen interest in:
- Learning digital skills and want to apply the skills to innovate for climate change
- Working across cultures to learn and build a more sustainable planet
- Climate action and social impact such as sustainability, UN SDG, social entrepreneurship etc.