[open-sustainability] Invitation to submit to the UN Big Data Climate Challenge

Mon Jun 16 15:17:58 UTC 2014

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>> We are pleased to invite you to submit to the Big Data Climate Challenge, hosted by United Nations Global Pulse as part of the UN Secretary-General's 2014 Climate Summit.
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>> Due to an exciting global response so far, with submissions from over 20 different countries, we have extended the deadline to welcome a second round of submissions. The new deadline is 30 June 2014.
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>> We welcome recently implemented or published projects that use big data and analytics to address real world impacts of climate change.
>> Winners will be flown to New York for the UN Climate Summit, where their projects will be showcased.
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>> As we have received submissions from the fields of energy, forestry, agriculture and transportation, we would welcome projects representing other fields including green data centers, material sciences, architecture and design, smart cities and ecology.
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>> The Big Data Climate Challenge seeks to highlight data-driven evidence to drive climate action, building
>> public understanding of how Big Data can help show the economic implications of climate impact and opportunities to manage climate risks.
>> An Advisory Board with high-profile experts from both the UN System and fields of Big Data, climate and sustainable development will evaluate submissions and help select the winning projects.
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>> For more information, please visit the Challenge website:
>> www.unglobalpulse.org/big-data-climate
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>> Google Hangout Q&A recorded on YouTube this week.
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>> Please share this opportunity across your networks. We look forward to your participation!
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>> Best,
>> Sara
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>> Sara Cornish
>> Big Data Climate Challenge
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>> UN Global Pulse 
>> Executive Office of the Secretary-General
>> United Nations
>> sara at unglobalpulse.org
>> www.unglobalpulse.org
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>> Apply to the Big Data Climate Challenge
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