12 months ago
Public Choice Winners, Closing Steps & a Big, Massive THANK YOU :)
Hi Folks,
As March comes to an end, we close out our last few steps with CCM 2025 :)
First of all, CONGRATS to CLIMATE NEXUS, for securing our final CCM prize with the public choice award!
Next, some updates/ reminders on other key closing logistics or requests:
- Follow Us on Socials: Shout-out to all that have helped OATHE's IG @taketheoathe reach our 1K+ follower milestone & please do give it a follow if you haven't done so yet. YIC's IG also shares great resources @youthimpactchallenge, with our Facebook handles the same!
- Prize Distribution: Our team will be…
about 1 year ago
REMINDER: Public Choice Award Voting Active Until TOMORROW (March 18th, EOD GMT)!!
Hello everyone! A reminder that our Public Choice Awards kicked off this week and YOU SHOULD SPREAD THE WORD & GO VOTE!! Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHD1dS7uW_7 :)
How does this all work?
1) You MUST follow @youthimpactchallenge and @taketheoathe on Instagram for votes to count.
2) Like and Comment on posts you want to nominate (select up to three, but even one is fine). ONLY folks that do ALL steps above will have votes counted... And your like/ comment on a post counts for double if following both YIC AND OATHE'S IG accounts -> Make sure to do…
about 1 year ago
WINNERS ANNOUNCED... Next Steps & Here's to Many More Steps Ahead :)
As we recover from an EPIC fifth edition of the Climate Change Makers Challenge, and an especially incredible finals last Sunday (here's the recording if you missed it :), we are thrilled to announce a record-breaking 15 TEAMS were awarded prizes this year! And who were they?... It's announcement time...
... Drumroll please...
... Whoot whoot & a badadoom doom...
... More unnecessary suspense...
... Alrighty, we can't hold it any longer...
... Please join folks in giving a MASSIVE CONGRATS x 15 to...
- Our three best-of-the-rest winners, each receiving CAD $100: Ecowiz, SustainEdge & Under the…
about 1 year ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the The Climate Change-Makers Challenge: 2025 gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 1 year ago
T-15 Minutes until our GRAND FINALS!
T-15 minutes until our Grand Finals!!! Excited to see all you folks there!
Join using the ZOOM LINK HERE
about 1 year ago
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We Have Our GRAND FINALISTS, Big Finale in T-12 Hours :)
Attention CCM-ers!! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT!!
After a ten-day journey of innovation, creativity, and dedication, we are thrilled to announce the finalists of Climate Change Makers 2025, as we prep for our GRAND FINALS, tomorrow/ possibly today for some folks, on Sunday (March 2nd) @ 10 AM EST = 3 PM GMT = 8:30 PM IST - LINK HERE!!
This year, we were absolutely blown away by the passion and ingenuity of every participant. Each team demonstrated an unwavering commitment to tackling the challenges of climate change, and the judges had an incredibly difficult task because the quality of…
about 1 year ago
Documentary Screening + Finalists Announcements starting right now!
Good morning CCM-ers!
Just staring now is our documentary screening + finalist announcement being held right now! As was shared in a previous Devpost post, we are excited to welcome one of our CCM mentors & documentary film-maker Rifat Anik who will be showcasing their documentary "Uthal Patal". This documentary includes powerful stories of resilience and recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal. While it highlights the challenges faced by affected communities, it also showcases their strength, unity, and hope.
Some viewers may find certain scenes hard to watch or triggering, as they depict the impact of the…
about 1 year ago
GRAND FINALS ANNOUNCEMENT
We have some VERY exciting news... THE GRAND FINALS ARE HOT-TO-GO! Exact finalists TBA (keep an eye on our socials for an update), but the finals will take place on this Sunday, March 2nd @ 10 AM EST = 3 PM GMT = 8:30 PM IST. Please check your e-mail for a calendar invite & RSVP to that invite if you are able to attend!
Join us for a celebration of innovation, some incredible pitches, and amazing prizes! We are so so so pumped for this weekend, thank you all for a wonderful CCM & hope to see you…
about 1 year ago
LAST CALL: Final Chance to Sign Up for Our Certification Program + Impromptu Movie Night Tomorrow!
Hey CCM-ers! We hope y'all are having a great and relaxing week so far... It has been so inspiring seeing all the different project ideas and the drive for change y'all have showed!
We've had an overwheling amount of interest for our "CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION" certification progam (requirements in our info sheet), and our team with be following up with all interested soon. For timelines, we are extending the date to complete requirements like reflections or make-up's for workshops/ networking requirements until next week— March 9th— so as to focus on our CCM grand…
about 1 year ago
REMINDER: Bonus Points + Evaluation Form Due, February 25th @ 11:59 PM Kiribati Time (~10 Hours Left :)
In the spirit of bringing in our entire international community, the DEADLINE FOR THE BONUS POINTS + EVALUATION FORM HAS BEEN EXTENDED, specifically to TODAY, FEB 25TH @ MIDNIGHT / 11:59 PM KIRIBATI TIME, i.e ~10 hours from now. This will be our third & final reminder (on Devpost alone)!
Reminder that you get bonus points for a whole whack of things:
- Just attending or watching our recording of the OPENING CEREMONY can get you a point, as long as you find our hidden bonus code. The recording is here :)
- WORKSHOPS get you 3-4 points, one per session,…
about 1 year ago
AND WE'RE DONE: Congrats & Next Steps :)
YOU DID IT!! Amazing work & SO excited for our team & judges to review submissions :)
So, WHAT'S NEXT? Key Things:
- We're going to be giving a REVIEW OF ROUND 1 SUBMISSIONS over the Feb 24-28 week.
- You'll be submitting the TEAM BONUS POINTS AND EVALUATION FORM by Feb 25th.
- We'll be doing a last call for CERTIFICATION INTEREST (SO many peeps doing it BTW) on Feb 25.
- We're debating whether to do ONE MORE NETWORKING SESH, likely in the Feb 26-28 range, as we loved connecting with y'all so much!
- And then is…
about 1 year ago
T-8 Minutes: Last call, almost at the deadline, YOU CAN DO IT!!
T-8 MINUTES: The DEADLINE gast approach... AAAARGH in pure panic, YIPPEEE in excitement, PHEWW when you do submit! Which one are you? Share in our CCM Slack* :)
* Give this a join BTW even if you didn't submit, it really is a pretty awesome community!
about 1 year ago
T-1 HOURS: Final Words of Advice, GRAND FINALS LINK & Best of Luck :)
Hello Climate Change-Makers! WE'RE ALMOST THERE!! Our team is SO pumped to check out these projects & know that y'all wii do a FAB job... We are too that there's been so so much to process these last two but as a summary of some key lessons, will share here a couple FINAL PIECES OF ADVICE:
- DO check the WORKSHOP RECORDINGS folder & also the RUBRIC (link here)... Use it as a cross-check to ensure your video has covered the core points, that there is a balance & that there aren't any big gaps in your submission; look…
about 1 year ago
BONUS POINTS + FEEDBACK FORM: Due Feb 25th!!
BONUS BONUS BONUS... For those who've been actively engaging in our challenge, there's been lots of opportunity to earn yourselves some bonus points. MAX OF 5, a breakdown is below:
- Did you join MENTOR SESSIONS? That's +1-2 points max, one for each mentor you linked to!
- How about WORKSHOPS? Get up to +3-4 points, one per session IF you can get the bonus points code that was made available only to those who engaged with us live.* **
* One exception is the opening ceremony, this recording does have a treasured hidden bonus code ;)
…
about 1 year ago
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Submit by FEB 23RD @ 11:59 PM PST (3 EXTRA HOURS)
The BIRD OF CHANGE has spoken! In celebration of team members' birthdays + our coast to coast to coast global audience+ an incredible community of change-makers that are working so hard for our beautiful planet, they have granted all a deadline extension of THREE HOURS.
Submissions are now due by >> FEB 23RD @ 11:59 PM PST << and any equity-related requests beyond this will only be granted in exceptional circumstances, please message via your team Slack channel.
Please do reach out if needing any help. YOU GOT THIS FOLKS!!
about 1 year ago
MOVIE DELAYED: Join Our Movie Night, Now @ 9:30 PM* EST
Mooooovie Night time! But not for 30 more minutes :-)
We'll be a half-hour delayed as our organizers take a much-needed break between sessions. Please join us @ 9:30 PM EST = 2:30 AM GMT = 8 AM IST!!
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83698820189?pwd=vDyWxT9lG63dmyWuoEu7l17Ju1FdLw.1
about 1 year ago
JUST STARTING: Peer Review Session & Office Hours :)
Hi Folks,
We're almost at the end & this means the timing's right for... Drum Roll...
OUR PEER REVIEW & OFFICE HOURS SESSION!!
Goal is for folks to share what they've got so far for projects or pitches to peers & get cross-feedback, with us possibly doing a parallel office hours session with one of our mentors & I if needed.
Should be a ton of fun, do join... ZOOM LINK HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83698820189?pwd=vDyWxT9lG63dmyWuoEu7l17Ju1FdLw.1 :)
Many thanks & kind regards,
Shitansghu & the CCM Team
about 1 year ago
CCM: WORKSHOP RECORDINGS LINK + Environmental Justice Workshop in 10 Minutes + Other Notes :)
Hi Folks, Please see here a LINK FOR WORKSHOP RECORDINGS, for all sessions in CCM 2025. Three notes:- Full SCHEDULE again is HERE, with the last page linking relevant team eligibility/ matchmaking/ bonus points forms.
- All workshops after the opening have the SAME ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83698820189?pwd=vDyWxT9lG63dmyWuoEu7l17Ju1FdLw.1 (Code = CCM2025)
- There are 5 BONUS SCORING POINTS available only for those attending workshops in-person (4 for session attendance + 1 for mentorship), these codes are not on the video recording however EXCEPT for the opening ceremony. IF you had to engage in the video content & could not attend…
about 1 year ago
Team Form Extension: COMPLETE BY SATURDAY, FEB 22ND @ 11:59 PM PST
Hi Folks,
A reminder that ALL TEAMS MUST COMPLETE AN ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMATION FORM, or else they will not be put forward for judging evaluation. Our initial deadline technically just passed, but out of our niceness, we are now extending this three hours to Saturday, Feb 22nd @ 11:59 PM PST = Sunday, Feb 23rd @ 2:59 AM EST = 7:59 AM GMT = 1:29 PM IST. It'll take 5 minutes, please finish this ASAP.
As well, THIS IS YOUR LAST CALL TO MESSAGE IF STILL HAVING ISSUES FINDING A TEAM.... We've been able to set up lots…
about 1 year ago
Take a BRAIN BREAK -- T-15 Minutes Until Our GAMES NIGHT!!
After a long day of working on your projects, attending workshops, and office hours, take a brain break by joining our GAMES NIGHT @ 9PM EST = 2AM GMT = 7:30AM IST. Join via the Zoom link here! T-15 minutes so you've got time to grab a late night/early morning/midday snack!
I'm also receiving word that there may be a special guest appearance....
about 1 year ago
Discussing Systems Thinking Workshop Starting Now!!
Our systems thinking workshop is starting right now! As a past alumni, I can definitely say you don't want to miss this one!! Zoom link is found here!
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 1 year ago
T-15 Minutes To Our Discussing Systems Thinking Workshop!
Reminder to join our last workshop for Saturday! T-15 minutes until Discussing Systems Thinking specifically @ 7pm EST/ 12AM GMT/5:30 AM IST with the knowledgable Cheryl Luptak! Come learn about design thinking and intersectionality in how we address problems!
Join using the Zoom link here!
about 1 year ago
T-10 Minutes To Our Discussing Stakeholder Research Workshop!
Hi friends! Reminder to join our Discussing Stakeholder Research workshop starting in T-10 MINUTES specifically @ 4:30PM EST = 9:30PM GMT = 3AM IST. Here's the zoom link to join!
We've got the incredible Amanda Tanner as a guest speaker and she's prepared an informative presentation for you folks!
about 1 year ago
T-15 Minutes To Our Indigenous Knowledge For Climate Action Workshop!
Check out our Indigenous Knowledge For Climate Action workshop happening in T-15 MINUTES specifically @ 2PM EST = 7PM GMT = 12:30AM IST. Use this link to get access to the Zoom call!
We've got an amazing guest speaker by the name of Keira Essex ready to share her knowledge with you guys and answer any questions you may have!
See you folks soon!
about 1 year ago
T-10 Minutes To Our Machine Learning/AI Panel
Hello there! Reminder that we've got our a first for CCM; a Machine Learning/AI Panel starting in T-10 MINUTES, specifically @ 11 AM EST = 4 PM GMT = 9:30 PM IST. Come learn how this can helo and harm our fight against climate change!
We've got some amazing panelists waiting to answer all your burning questions! Muhammad Inaamullah, Alexandro Acha, and Nikki Tye!!
Access using the zoom link here!
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about 1 year ago
T-20 Minutes to Our Design Thinking Workshop + RUBRIC ALERT!!
Gooood morning/ evening/ night/ day to all!! Reminder that we've got our first workshop of CCM starting in T-25 MINUTES on DESIGN THINKING, specifically @ 8 AM EST = 1 PM GMT = 6:30 PM IST.
ZOOM LINK HERE, same for all our workshops... Excited to be joined by incredible youth innovator, YIC alumni & multiple time founder, the brilliant Thivya Jeyapalan. You'll get some advice on ideation, learn about some core concepts behind design thinking & engage in exercises. Check it out!
As well... RUBRIC ALERT!! Directly related to the concepts Thivya & our other guest…
about 1 year ago
T-5 Minutes to Meet-and-Greet Session # 2 + Some KEY NEXT STEPS!!
Hi folks!
We've had record-setting attendance at our opening & now the question is: WHAT'S NEXT?
Lots still to do, but let's start with three things:
- FIGURE OUT YOUR TEAM: Deadline of EOD (End-of-Day) Feb 22nd — Follow the instructions under #matchmaking-and-teams to get linked to teammates, we'll be doing checks of the FIND-A-TEAMMATE FORM over the next couple hours. Once you've got our team sorted, let the organizers know, plus complete the TEAM CONFIRMATION/ ELIGIBILITY FORM... We'll get folks together in a private team Slack channel for at least us to coordinate with teams :)
- BOOK MENTORS +…
about 1 year ago
OPENING CEREMONY ONGOING... Not too late to join!
We've officially kicked off CCM weekend with our Opening Ceremony happening now!! Not too late to join!
See y'all over there :)
Then CCM Team
about 1 year ago
Still Looking For Teams or Keen To Network? Meet-and-Greets @ 7PM EST & 4:30AM EST + Form For Team Match-Making!
It's the official start of CCM weekend--We hope you folks are pumped!! If you're on the hunt for teammates come chat with us at our 1st meet-and-greet session starting in T-30 MINUTES (zoom link here)!
There's also a team formation/matchmaking form that we encourage you to fill out in preparation & help us coordinate (here).
And to accommodate timezones, we'll be doing another networking call after the opening on the same Zoom, this Friday February 21 @ 4:30AM EST/9:30AM GMT/3:00PM IST! Chat with you folks soon :)
The CCM Team
about 1 year ago
BIG CCM ANNOUNCEMENT: Earn Your "Climate Leadership & Innovation" Certificate!!
T-21 Hours: Our opening ceremony is ALMOST HERE (LINK), reminder that it's February 21st @ 9 PM EST = 1 AM GMT = 7:30 AM IST!! Who's ready?!
And we've got a big announcement... For the FIRST-TIME EVER, CCM participants can earn an optional "Climate Leadership & Innovation" Certificate, upon successful completion of four key elements:
- Joining in Education: Actively attend at least 4 virtual workshops (AGENDA HERE)
- Engaging in Community: Join at least 2 networking or mentorshop sessions
- Committing to Action: Either submit a team project at CCM, or share ideas…
about 1 year ago
T-7 Days to Our Opening Ceremony (Friday @ 9PM EST) + CCM Weekend Agenda and Slack Link!
Hello everyone!
We're 1 week away from the official start of The Climate Change-Makers Challenge: 2025!
Links to the OPENING CEREMONY have been sent as a Calendar invite on Zoom, don't forget to RSVP yes/no/maybe...your attendance is strongly encouraged. We're so excited to see everyone next week!
As promised, here is the link to join our SLACK for anyone who hasn't joined as yet. We recommend all team members join for updates, announcements, and easy access to all of the resources being offered. Also, make sure to check out our weekend AGENDA ...We've got some incredible guest speakers lined…
about 1 year ago
Welcome Change-Makers! T-14 Days to our Opening Ceremony (Friday, Feb 21 @ 9pm EST): Who's ready?!
A warm welcome to our 2025 Climate Change-Makers,
Our teams at the OATHE Project, & Youth Impact Challenge are SO excited, and have been busy coordinating many details behind the scenes. We are happy to share that our agenda is finalized, and it is chalk full of workshops, networking, mentorship, prizes & a very real opportunity to begin creating the World's next big climate innovation. Significant efforts were made in scheduling to have times spread out to across different time zones for accessibility. The agenda will be shared in another update and on our Instagram very soon so…