Climate change is a global issue that poses ongoing risks to businesses and communities worldwide. In Sri Lanka, the agriculture and fisheries sectors are particularly vulnerable to these climate-related challenges. It is crucial to harness innovation and opportunities to understand, assess, and mitigate these risks to protect livelihoods and ensure food security. Advanced technologies like big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics offer powerful tools to enhance efficiency and reduce uncertainties in these sectors, supporting adaptation and resilience. Startups are poised to lead the way in transforming these technologies into practical, widely adopted solutions for climate resilience in agriculture and fisheries.
Addressing Climate ChallengesTackling pressing climate-related issues in Sri Lanka's agriculture and fisheries sectors.
Leveraging TechnologyUtilizing big data, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency and reduce uncertainties.
Promoting InnovationEncouraging startups to transform advanced technologies into practical, widely adopted solutions for climate resilience.
For reducing climate related issues in Agriculture and Fisheries sectors
Climate Challenge is an initiative that presents a distinctive opportunity for tech-savvy individuals to collaborate with experts and create pioneering data-driven solutions for the urgent climate challenges faced by agriculture and fisheries sectors. This Climate challenge process is designed as a hackathon, to harness the power of data in developing impactful and sustainable solutions. Most importantly, applicants will have the opportunity to access investment funding to implement and scale up their innovative solutions.
The Climate Adaptation Hackathon is more than just an event; it is a catalyst for change. By stimulating interest and bridging the gap between investor demand and innovative adaptation solutions, the hackathon aims to unlock essential climate financing for enterprises undertaking climate adaptation initiatives. The solutions generated will support farmers and fishermen communities across Sri Lanka, ensuring they can thrive despite the challenges posed by climate change.
Data practitioners, including students, recent graduates, undergraduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, and personals passionate about addressing climate change impacts in agriculture and fisheries, to join this transformative journey. By participating, you will contribute to building data-driven solutions that enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable practices, and improve the overall well-being of communities dependent on agriculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka.
For reducing climate related issues in Agriculture and Fisheries sectors