Welcome to the Commonwealth Youth Ocean Hackathon! This hackathon is an exciting initiative of the Commonwealth Blue Charter Ocean Youth Working Group. Leading up to the Ocean Symposium, this challenge aims to harness the creativity and innovation of youth across Commonwealth countries in addressing critical ocean-related challenges.
The Ocean Hackathon under the theme "Catalyzing Youth Solutions for our Ocean and Climate", invites young people from Commonwealth nations to submit their innovative ideas to solve pressing ocean issues. Participants can work individually or in teams to propose solutions in one or more of the following Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Groups:
- Plastic Pollution Reduction: Track, collect, recycle, or reduce plastic waste in oceans and coastal areas.
- Marine Conservation/Protected Areas: Monitor and protect marine habitats, endangered species, and biodiversity.
- Ocean Observation and Acidification Monitoring: Promote ocean observation and mitigate the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.
- Sustainable Coastal Fisheries: Promote sustainable fishing, reduce bycatch, and minimize impacts on marine ecosystems.
- Ocean and Climate Change Resilience: Mitigate the impacts of climate change on oceans and coastal communities.
- Ocean Education and Outreach: Develop educational tools to raise awareness about ocean conservation.
- Blue Economy Solutions: Create business models that promote economic growth while conserving ocean resources.
- Coral Reef Protection and Restoration: Monitor, protect and restore coral reefs in marine ecosystems.
- Mangrove Ecosystems and Livelihoods: Develop mechanisms to protect mangroves and livelihoods.
- Sustainable Aquaculture: Promote sustainable aquaculture systems that promote economic growth while promoting the environment.