报名参加伦敦大学学院举办的气候解决方案大赛

举办方：伦敦大学学院巴特莱特学院

 

竞赛时间：2020年6月24–26日，上午10:00（英国时间） 开始

 

竞赛主题：疫情时期的气候解决方案

 

竞赛领域：

能源系统

食物系统与供应链

信息与数码创新

旅游与交通

城市化、绿化、健康与福利

水系统

 

竞赛奖金：

第一名：1000英镑

第二名：600英镑

第三名：500英镑

 

参赛资格：所有人

 

参赛形式：组队参加（3-7人）

 

参赛网址：

https://bartletthacks.com/（点击“阅读原文”）

欢 迎 参 加

 

 

 

 

 

01 

Introduction

 

 

The crisis is far from over

 

Who would have thought that the first half of 2020 would witness the largest ever annual fall of CO2 emissions or that wildlife would emerge in unlikely places? Trillions of dollars are being mobilised to rebuild the global economy, but is an ethical, sustainable rebuild possible? Will we see a sustainable new economy that stops global heating and the destruction of the natural world? Out of this pandemic we have an opportunity to find new and lasting climate solutions.

 

Hack the crisis

 

Can you come up with a new solution to how we can open up access to food for those who need it most? Find alternative ways to power up home offices? Deliver changes to reduce carbon emissions and creating healthy commuting habits whilst observing social distancing? From energy systems to travel, urbanisation, health and wellbeing to digital innovations, we have a number of tracks that need your ideas.

 

Let’s build a better future together

 

The coronavirus outbreak has managed to transform our lives in the blink of an eye. Across the world, the responses and innovative solutions being demonstrated are inspiring. But is that enough? Let’s start a movement by using our ideas and solidarity to build a better, healthier, future for everybody.

 

 

 

 

02 

How it works

 

 

Bartlett Hacks is an online hackathon designed to foster collaboration and develop ideas for the urgent climate emergency we still face during the coronavirus crisis and helping build resilience for a post-pandemic world.

 

Join in the conversation through our Slack workspace and find like-minded individuals to collaborate with from your chosen track. 

 

Each track has a mentor to help refine your ideas and solutions. Once you've got a team together, register your team and wait until the hackathon goes live at 10am 24 June 2020. Across the 48-hours, you'll have chances to check in with your mentor and ensure you're producing your best idea to submit for evaluation before 09:59am 26 June 2020.

 

Step 1: Share ideas

 

Idea submission is now open! Join our Slack community to post and discuss ideas, get feedback, find teammates and get inspired.

 

Step 2: Register a team

 

Once you’ve found an idea, pull together a team of 3-7 dedicated people with the skills to find a solution. The team leader must now officially register the team through Microsoft Forms.

 

Step 3: Submit for evaluation

 

Upload a video, presentation, document or poster explaining the problem being solved, your proposed solution and how you will make a change in the world.

 

3. Timeline

 

01 June: Let’s get ideas going

 

19 June: Register your team

 

10am 24 June: Hackathon starts

 

10am 26 June: Hackathon ends

 

26 and 29 June: Evaluation

 

30 June: Results and Awards

 

 

 

 

 

03 

The tracks

 

 

1. ENERGY SYSTEMS

 

Lockdown measures have pushed down energy demand by 20% or more. We are heading towards a record annual decline in global carbon emissions of almost 8% by the end of 2020.

 

Demand has shifted from the workplace and industry to our homes, which opens up questions around new or localised supply networks and pricing models of energy, as well as energy efficiency measures and behaviour in our homes. On the supply side, coal and gas demand have been hit the hardest, while renewables have so far been most resilient. Energy security will become more important as we move past this pandemic.

 

The coronavirus outbreak may give rise to new thinking around viable investment and business models to support a clean energy transition. It could spin out new solutions for clean energy in healthcare systems, communication, businesses, foundation industries, and all other basic amenities of our lives, while offering us an opportunity to rebuild a cleaner, more sustainable world.

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

2. FOOD SYSTEMS 

AND SUPPLY CHAINS

 

The pandemic has rapidly exposed the ongoing crisis around food accessibility and nutrition facing parts of society.

 

Families in low-income regions that depend on daily wages have been driven to food insecurity. At the same time, the supply systems and the people underpinning them have been undervalued and under-protected. These systemic weaknesses will worsen in years to come by climate change.

 

With large-scale restaurant closures, the coronavirus outbreak has changed the way we consume food. Panic-buying behaviour briefly wiped supermarket shelves clean, whilst stocked now, the supermarkets reassured us it was a demand rather than supply issue. However, a prolonged crisis could quickly put a strain on the complex web of global interactions involving farmers, seasonal workers, food processing plants, shipping and supermarkets.

 

How do we create a more sustainable and resilient food system that doesn’t give rise to zoonotic diseases and that allows us to produce and consume food in a way that protects our health, remove inequality to food access and protect the natural environment?

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

3. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT

 

Global travel has practically ground to a halt during the coronavirus outbreak with only essential travel being recommended.

 

Mobility normally accounts for 57% of global oil demand, but road transport in regions with lockdowns in place dropped between 50% and 75%, and travel restrictions caused aviation to show similar drops.

 

Many cities across the world have encouraged us to walk more and to use bicycles. Berlin decided to run a scheme that temporarily widened bike lanes to aid social distancing. Philadelphia closed its wide riverside road to motor traffic, while Denver introduced new cycling and walking lanes across the city. These measures have been greeted with enthusiasm from the population and the planet.

 

The behavioural changes of people and policy-makers that we have seen during the coronavirus outbreak pose new opportunities for greener transport and travel. However, with international travel decreasing so sharply other industries have been hit hard. Many countries and regions rely on tourism to support their economy.

 

How can we restart tourism with a new and more sustainable approach that can help a green economic recovery in the affected places? Cargo transport has become more expensive due to the lower number of flights and we need urgent solutions beyond this pandemic to ensure a secure supply of goods without going back to the same levels of emissions.

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

4. URBANISATION, GREENSPACE, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

 

Urban planning has to deal with a dilemma: on one hand, densification is seen as essential to improve environmental sustainability (e.g. more energy efficient) and on the other, disaggregation is one of the keys to holding back infection transmission.

 

About 60% of human diseases are zoonotic, including COVID-19, and infectious diseases thrive in urban slums where overcrowding and substandard housing is normality.

 

In recent years, cities in the global south have started to grow inwards, whereas northern cities follow the opposite trend, taking advantage of remote working capabilities, moving to smaller towns and settlements, with increased quality of life. This northern trend could potentially increase due to this current coronavirus outbreak, as people are being asked to ‘work from home’.

 

To add to the problem, density is requirement for effective urban service provisions. Lack of access to essential services as water, housing and health care are further exposed during times of natural disasters or pandemics - poor access can make lockdown orders harder to comply with in some cases.

 

Population density without adequate public spaces or proper affordable housing provision can lead to additional problems. One of the few places that have seen an increase in visits during lockdowns are urban greenspaces.

 

How can city planning move to a new paradigm of more open green spaces? How can a more holistic approach to urban planning lead to better health, water management, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies?

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

5. INFORMATION AND DIGITAL INNOVATIONS

 

‌With the changing information and advice about the coronavirus outbreak and organisation seeming to move to virtual events to stay connected, keeping on top of information and technology can be difficult. The technological advancements in healthcare has the potential to protect us, but is entwined with questions around privacy and management of personal data.

 

South Korea’s approach to containing COVID-19 has led to low mortality rates, which could be partly linked to its technological innovations, including mapping and publication of infected patients’ movements, however controversial it might be. In China, authorities have asked for help from large tech firms to track the spread of COVID-19 and are using ‘big data’ analysis to anticipate where transmission clusters will emerge next. However, this should be done in a non-authoritarian way and enable civil society.

 

Remote working has seen an increase in demands on mobile phone service and internet access and likely an increase in household costs which won’t be met by their employers. 3D printing and repurposing factory equipment has seen an increase since the outbreak began as industries are changing what they produce to PPE and hand sanitisers, but this isn’t sustainable as governments are trying to restart economies.

 

Access to arts and culture has become a moment of respite for some whilst in lockdown and there has been a surge of museum virtual tours, concert and TV streaming, online gaming, and more. For all these to be accessible for everyone, access and pricing comes into play. How can we harness digital innovation to ensure our health and wellbeing is protected whilst ensuring access is available for all?

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

6. WATER SYSTEMS

 

‌During this pandemic, everyone has been advised to wash their hands frequently. This one, key, piece of advice highlights the differences in access to water systems across the world.

 

Modern water treatment plants, available in industrialised nations are already equipped to remove pathogens, including viruses. Although COVID-19 has been found in human waste, the standard disinfection methods used eliminate the virus. This treatment of water isn’t widely available across middle and low income countries.

 

How can we find new sustainable practices to ensure clean water systems are available to all and can help fight future outbreaks of diseases? How can water systems protect society from sewage leaks of infected material causing reinfection or even a new disease? How can we design efficient and environmentally friendly water systems for the future?

 

These are just some of the possible topics your team might find solutions for, but the scope is much wider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04 

Who we are

 

Bartlett Hacks 2020 is brought to you by The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER), which comprises of four specialist institutes: UCL Energy Institute, UCL Institute for Environment Design and Engineering, UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage and UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources.

 

Our academics and research are known across the world and have helped define policies. Our focus is to build healthier societies and economies ensuring our responsibility to help reduce the climate emergency is listened to and acted on.

 

Combining architecture and planning with other disciplines such as energy and sustainability, innovation and public policy, at The Bartlett we explore human spaces. Not just physical structures like homes, office blocks and cities, but also the invisible structures that govern them: our laws and political systems, our family groupings and social norms. Even how these things affected by the structure of time: past, present and future.

 

By sharing our research with leading thinkers from industry, government and beyond, achieving true diversity of perspective and expertise, we can understand how these structures affect the way we live. And we can create a vision of a fairer and more prosperous society.

 

Although all our work is about the shape and structure of human environments, our ambition is boundless – and the possibilities are endless. See how The Bartlett is building a better future.

 

 

05 

Frequently asked questions

 

Q1. What is a hackathon?

 

A hackathon is an intense brainstorming marathon where people with different skills get together, exchange ideas, form teams around ideas and develop working solutions over the course of a 48-hour period. The brainstorming sessions are well structured, and the teams are helped throughout the hackathon by mentors.

 

Q2. When does the hackathon take place?

 

The hackathon will take place 24-26 June 2020. You have 48 hours to collaborate and build a solution within your track. We’ll start with a joint kick-off session at 10am on 24 June 2020. The hackathon ends at 10am on 26 June 2020.

 

Q3. Where is Bartlett Hacks organised?

 

Our hackathon will take place exclusively online. We will use Slack as the main platform for communication and Microsoft Forms for the hackathon registrations and submissions on the website. These online services are completely free to use for attendees..

 

Q4. Are there prerequisites for participation?

 

You will need your own computer, access to internet and you must be passionate about bringing about new solutions on a green recovery from this current coronavirus outbreak.

 

Q5. How many can participate?

 

Anyone can participate. You will need to join or form a team of 3-7 participants. You can meet other participants on Slack and form a team there. Be proactive and present your idea and ask others to join you in a team. You don’t need to know each other, you just need to share an interest in the same topic. You will sign up your team under one of six tracks.

 

Q6. Will we get any support during the hackathon?

 

Yes. Each of the six tracks will be allocated one or more mentors to help out. These are likely to be UCL academic staff with expertise in the field. The mentor will check in with your team at various times throughout the day. You will also be able to contact The Bartlett Hacks team via email with ad-hoc questions.

 

Q7. What about the team size?

 

Each team has to have 3-7 participants.

 

Q8. Can I register as a team / company?

 

If you already have a fully formed team of 3-7 participants, the team leader can register the entire team.

 

Q9. Can I submit already existing projects?

 

This hackathon aims to generate new ideas. If your project is a new idea that you haven’t completed or submitted anywhere else, you can submit this as a new idea. Please ensure that it fits the format and spirit of the hackathon.

 

Q10. Who owns the intellectual property of the hackathon projects?

 

You own the intellectual property to your hackathon project. If your project wins and we want to collaborate with you to research the idea further, the intellectual property will be shared between you and UCL. This will be a separate agreement.

 

Q11. Is there a participation fee?

 

No.

 

Q12. Why do we need this hackathon?

 

We want to create a movement which builds new and innovative solutions for the climate crisis by learning from responses to the current coronavirus outbreak. The hackathon will bring together bright minds to generate ideas for a green economic recovery. To bring emissions down to Net Zero and save the planet, the world cannot go back to business-as-usual but needs fresh approaches and a truly green recovery from the pandemic.

 

Q13. Who are the people behind Bartlett Hacks?

 

The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is leading the hackathon, which is part of The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment. Bartlett Hacks is supported by trusted partners and colleagues from across both within UCL and externally.

 

Q14. Where do we upload our solutions?

 

Please upload them via this Microsoft Form. You'll also be sent a link via email and it can be found on the 'How it works' page.

 

Q15. How do we present our solutions?

 

You can present your solutions in a variety of formats: a written report (PDF), a poster (PDF/jpeg), a PowerPoint presentation, or a video. You will need to upload your files to either WeTransfer or Dropbox and post the link in the submission form.

 

Q16. When is the deadline to upload our solution?

 

The submission deadline is 09:59am 26 June 2020.

 

Q17. How refined do our solutions have to be?

 

This is up to you and your time limit. Having a brilliant, bold idea is worth more than working out the small print of delivery. However, your solution should focus on a well-defined niche and be realistically implementable.

 

Q18. How will our solutions be judged?

 

We have a panel of expert judges that will judge the entries according to innovation, originality, potential for impact and feasibility. You can find out more about the judges from our 'Who we are' page.

 

Q19. How do we check in with our mentor?

 

Your team mentor will be in touch with you by email to arrange the drop-in times. You will also have to ensure they receive a working link or invitation to your team’s Slack, Zoom, Google Hangout, or whichever way you’ll be co-working.

 

Q20. Do I have to work on the hackathon for the full 48-hours, including working throughout the night?

 

No, we do not expect anyone to work throughout the night or during the full 48-hour period. We are keeping the hackathon open for 48 hours straight to accommodate different working patterns, caring responsibilities and time zones. Please flag the times that you will be unavailable with your team and make sure you get some rest.

 

Q21. Can our team get a private Slack channel?

 

Your team can set up a private channel in the Bartlett Hacks Slack. It is your responsibility to set up your team’s virtual working environment and organise how you work over the 48-hour period. You may of course use different collaboration platforms to Slack.

 

Q22. What are the prizes available?

 

There are three overall prizes available for the best solution: 1st prize - £1,000, 2nd prize - £600 and 3rd prize - £500. There are also three prizes available for highly commended entries: £50 Amazon voucher for each member of the team.

 

We will also invite the winning to explore collaborations with members across The Bartlett. We will support such associations in seeking funding to further develop the idea from UCL and other sources. It will also be a starting point of a much longer collaboration between the ecosystems of researchers, educators, innovators, and makers across The Bartlett.

 

Q23. If we win, how do I collect our award?

 

We will contact you and ensure you receive your award. This may take up to 30 days, so please bear with us in the meantime.

 

Q24. What are your terms and conditions?

 

Please read the participant agreement and code of conduct to get to know the terms and conditions more closely.

 

Q25. Who can I contact if I have any issues/questions?

 

You can contact the team via email on bartletthacks@ucl.ac.uk