Houston to participate in global hackathon to address climate change

Houston invites people to participate in the Global Climathon Day on October 25 to develop solutions to safety and quality of life issues such as air pollution, extreme weather and waste management at local brainstorming sessions.

Participants gather in teams, connect with subject matter experts, and then create solutions to these problems. The event in Houston is hosted by Impact Hub Houston, a nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurs solving social problems. Climathon will be held at Pierce Street, 410.

Local judges will select the most promising ideas at the Global Awards in Paris.

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"During Hurricane Harvey, Houston's talent not only helps solve these challenges and rescue, supply, and protect local Houstonians, but has developed solutions to help people in Florida and Puerto Rico." Grace CEO and CEO Grace Rodriguez Houston Hub said in a press release. We are pleased to be involved in the global Climathon challenge to provide Houston's changemakers with a platform to develop sustainable air, water and energy solutions and take them to the next level. ”

Climathon is hosted globally by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an independent EU institution focused on innovation through the climate knowledge and innovation community.

Last year, more than 5,000 people participated in Climathon in 113 cities.

"We need to involve local citizens, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in developing innovative solutions to climate change," said Lara Cottingham, an employee and chief sustainability officer in Houston.