Climate Hack 2024

A four-month virtual programe equipping 200 youths* from Asia with core skills to develop digital solutions for climate change, while also raising awareness and knowledge about climate issues.

Program Outline

• Climate knowledge – Plenary session, Breakout sessions
• Entrepreneurial skills – Problem-solving workshops, Mentoring, Pitching sessions
• Technical Upskilling – Digital skills workshops, Consultations, Learning guides
• Networking opportunities – Collaboration platforms Team formation Sharing sessions

Topics Discussed

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

Eligibility Requirements

• 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

Program information detail: https://www.sif.org.sg/-/media/Files/Climate-Hack-2024-Participant-Infopack.pdf