DATES

 Learning and Training Sessions 

• Session 1:  August 18, 2026 – Introducing IEEE Global ClimateChain Hackhaton Project

• Session 2: September 8, 2026 – AI and Cyber Security Issues for Climate Change

• Session 3: September 15, 2026 – Blockchain and AI for Climate Change

• Session 4: September 22, 2026 – Ethics and Responsibility for ClimateChain and Climate Change

• Session 5: October 5, 2026 – Good Practices for Climate Change

 

Eligibility

Open Categories:

•      ✅ Students (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)

•      ✅ Academic researchers and faculty

•      ✅ Independent developers and startups

•      ✅ Environmental professionals and climate scientists

•      ✅ International participants (with country restrictions noted)

Team Structure:

•      Teams of 2-5 members (individual submissions allowed)

•      Cross-institutional and international collaboration encouraged.

•      One person can only be on one team.

Restrictions:

❌ Hackathon organizers and immediate family (can mentor only)

 ❌ Judges and their immediate family

❌ Previous grand prize winners (can participate for smaller awards)

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Track Alignment: Clearly present the track you've chosen and explain how your project addresses the theme or challenge within that track.

  • Demo Video (3–5 mins): Showcase your project in action with a brief, focused demo video highlighting key features and functionality.

  • Code Repository: Include a link to your GitHub repo (or equivalent) that contains the source code and any relevant documentation.

  • Deadline: Make sure to submit your project before the official deadline to be considered for judging. Dont submit before official start time which 8 AM PT on October 25.

Prizes TBD

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

🌍 Climate Impact

How effectively does the project address a real climate or environmental challenge? Does the solution contribute to improving sustainability, environmental transparency, carbon tracking, renewable energy adoption, or ecosystem protection?

✨ Innovation & Creativity

Is the idea fresh, innovative, and exciting? Does it take a unique approach to applying blockchain or emerging technologies to solve climate-related challenges within the chosen track?

🛠️ Technical Execution

Does the project function as intended? Is the technology behind it well-implemented, technically sound, and appropriate for the proposed solution? Does it demonstrate effective use of tools such as blockchain, smart contracts, AI, data platforms, or environmental data integration?

📈 Practical Usefulness

How practical and scalable is the solution? Could the project realistically be used by organizations, communities, policymakers, or businesses to improve climate action, sustainability, or environmental monitoring?

🎥 Presentation & Storytelling

Is the demo clear, engaging, and easy to understand? Does the presentation effectively communicate:

  • the climate problem being addressed

  • how the solution works

  • the potential real-world environmental impact