Climate change has a PR problem. It's stalled between a political issue and scientific one at a time when we can't afford to hesitate. And we know why; it's easier to stand in the middle of the latest polar vortex and scoff at a trend of global warming than it is to stand in front of people and explain scientific fact.
But if there's anything we know, it's how powerful a good map can be. In this challenge, all Esri employees are invited to help us communicate the Science of Where climate change is affecting us most and how sustainability can be used to mitigate the threat. Working alone or in a group of up to four, you'll have 10 days to tell the story of climate change and sustainability through the medium of your choice.
We're looking for contributions of original content in the form of a map, story map, app, or workflow using the Esri platform. Winners will be considered for the Living Atlas, Story Maps site, and even Maps we Love.
The event kicks off on Friday, May 3, and all submissions are due before noon on Monday, May 13.
For important announcements and upcoming events, join e-bloc on Teams and subscribe to the Climate Change Challenge channel.
Eligibility
This challenge is open to all Esri employees, including at remote offices.
*This event is not Esri sanctioned, and time cannot be charged without direct manager approval.
Teams must declare participation by the Entry Deadline (Friday, May 10 at 11:59 pm) with an entry in Devpost submitted to our hackathon.
Requirements
- Submissions will be judged on content developed during the hackathon submission period only.
- All teams must declare their participation by the Team Entry Deadline (5/10/19 by 11:59 pm) by completing the team entry form and submitting it to the hackathon on Devpost.
- Submissions should focus on Esri technology and have a data component
- All submissions are required to have: Title, Short Description (1-2 sentences), Technology Used, link to final 'products', a 1-paragraph summary of the project and a list of the team members.
- All teams will perform a 5-minute presentation (in person, via Skype, or recorded video) of their submission.
Prizes
Bragging rights
One prize will be awarded to an overall winning project as determined by the judges and popular vote. The overall prize will be a trophy awarded to the winning team.
Consideration for Living Atlas, Story Maps gallery, Maps we Love
The judges will consider the top submissions for nomination to the Living Atlas, Story Maps gallery, and/or Maps we Love.
In order to be eligible for nomination, the judges may provide additional feedback to selected winners that must be addressed before the submission is featured.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
1. Sign up for a devpost account and join the E-bloc Climate Change Challenge group.
2. Submit a project summary to our event in Devpost by Friday, May 10.
3. Join e-bloc on Teams and subscribe to the Climate Change Challenge channel.
Judges
John Foster
Esri
Jim Herries
Esri
Judging Criteria
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Story telling
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Relevance
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Cartography/data visualization
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ArcGIS Integration
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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