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Take on climate change.

The 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge invites the world’s innovators to help halt and reverse the impact of climate change with open source technology.

Created by David Clark Cause, with Founding Partner IBM, in partnership with the United Nations Human Rights and The Linux Foundation, Call for Code is the largest tech-for-good challenge of its kind. Join the challenge for a chance to win $200K and support to deploy your solution to help make an immediate and lasting impact.

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Background image: 2019 Call for Code Winner Prometeo’s field test

 Barcelona, Spain February 2020

“The climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win.”

– UN Secretary-General António Guterres

On its 75th anniversary, the United Nations has launched the biggest-ever global conversation on how to address urgent issues such as climate change. Heeding the UN’s rallying cry for help, David Clark Cause and IBM are joining forces with key UN agencies and world leaders to tackle the climate crisis through Call for Code.

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Whether you are a developer ready to code, a corporation who wants to become a sponsor, or a global citizen concerned about climate change, you can inspire action. Using technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing, today’s developer can create solutions that foster a more sustainable future.

Now in its third year, Call for Code has the support of enterprises, experts, humanitarian and international organizations, charitable partners, and celebrities. But it takes a village — join us in the fight.

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Congratulations to the 2019 Call for Code Global Challenge winners – Prometeo

With a goal of protecting first responders as they battle wildfires, the Barcelona-based team created an AI solution that monitors firefighters health and safety both in real-time and long term.

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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, affecting our world and our livelihood.

The average global temperature has increased by .85 degree C in the past 130 years.

Sea levels have risen 19 CM due to warmer oceans and melting ice.

Global warming contributes to more frequent and intense natural disasters such as wildfires and droughts.

By focusing on energy sustainability, water sustainability, and disaster resiliency, your solution can make an impact.

Call for Code in the news

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In the midst of this new, terrifying paradigm a new kind of hero has emerged: The coder.

– The Next Web

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While many companies promote social good initiatives, not all programs are strategically sound or measurably impactful. An excellent example … Call for Code.

– Forbes

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The contest is different as it looks not only to reward the best ideas with financial backing, but also with technical help to scale those ideas.

– Smart cities

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