WEkEO Hackathon 2024

Themes

Sustainability strategies

Below are a few topic examples you could choose to focus on during this hackathon: 
  • Heat wave forecasts and their socio-economic impacts
  • Renewable energy transition
  • Urban heat islands
  • Carbon capture and storage technologies
  • Sustainable transportation

Biodiversity & Environment Protection

Below are a few topic examples you could choose to focus on during this hackathon: 
  • Habitat conservation and restoration
  • Impact of invasive species on biodiversity
  • Wildlife corridors and protected areas
  • Clean energy facilities
  • Sustainable agriculture practices

Extreme weather adaptation & risk mitigation

Below are a few topic examples you could choose to focus on during this hackathon: 
  • Disaster preparedness & response
  • Polar ice cap monitoring
  • Forest fire alerts
  • Coastal erosion and defenses
  • Early warning and detection systems

Water quality & Sanitation

Below are a few topic examples you could choose to focus on during this hackathon: 
  • Real-time water quality monitoring and testing systems
  • Water conservation techniques
  • Resilient water treatment and supply systems
  • Water scarcity in arid regions
  • Urbanisation and impact on water quality

Extreme weather adaptation & risk mitigation

Below are a few topic examples you could choose to focus on during this hackathon: 
  • Disaster preparedness & response
  • Polar ice cap monitoring
  • Forest fire alerts
  • Coastal erosion and defenses
  • Early warning and detection systems