Announcing UNLEASH Hack Somalia: Innovating for Climate Action and Sustainability
We are thrilled to announce the launch of UNLEASH Hack Somalia, an exciting event designed to harness the creativity and ingenuity of young innovators to tackle some of the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges facing Somalia today. This hackathon, hosted by the ICE Institute at SIMAD University, will focus on developing solutions aligned with several key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis on climate action, life below water, life on land, and Responsible Consumption and Production.
Event Overview
UNLEASH Hack Somalia is part of the broader UNLEASH Lab initiative, a global innovation platform that unites young leaders to create impactful solutions for the United Nations’ SDGs. Since its inception in 2017, UNLEASH has been a driving force in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, bringing together talented individuals from around the world to address real-world problems through collaboration and creativity.
This year, UNLEASH Hack Somalia will gather local talents to develop scalable and implementable solutions that can make a significant impact on Somalia’s environmental and social landscape.
Objectives of UNLEASH Hack Somalia
A. The primary objective of UNLEASH Hack Somalia is to mobilize local talent to create innovative solutions that address the SDGs most pertinent to Somalia. The event aims to:
B. Foster a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among Somali youth.
C. Develop practical solutions that can be scaled and implemented to address urgent environmental and social challenges.
D. Create a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among participants, experts, and stakeholders.
Theme and Focus
The theme for this year’s hackathon is “Protecting People and Planet in the Face of Climate Change”, focusing on the following SDGs:
A. SDG 13: Climate Action: Addressing the severe vulnerability of Somalia to climate-related disasters, including recurrent droughts and floods, which affect national stability and food security.
B. SDG 14: Life Below Water: Promoting sustainable practices to protect Somalia’s marine ecosystems, crucial for the livelihoods and economic activities of coastal communities.
C. SDG 15: Life on Land: Ensuring sustainable management of terrestrial ecosystems to maintain ecological balance and support community resilience.
D. Responsible Consumption and Production: Encouraging sustainable consumption patterns to reduce environmental impacts and manage natural resources more effectively.
Strategic Importance and Expected Outcomes
UNLEASH Hack Somalia serves as a crucial platform for addressing Somalia’s urgent environmental and social challenges. By focusing on climate action, and environmental sustainability, the event aims to empower participants to develop innovative and practical solutions.
Expected outcomes include:
1. A series of actionable projects with potential for scalability and implementation on a national or global level.
2. Enhanced resilience and stability in Somali communities through sustainable development practices.
3. Empowerment of young innovators to take leading roles in addressing climate and sustainability challenges.
Join Us to lead Climate Action
We invite all aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and environmental enthusiasts to join us at UNLEASH Hack Somalia. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to sustainable development, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and create solutions that can make a real difference.
