AmazôniaHack
An international, open innovation hackathon for protecting the Amazon rainforest.
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AmazôniaHack – How we do it
Engaging Local Organizations: We identify key conservation challenges in the Amazon.
Framing Challenges: These are transformed into actionable problem statements.
Hackathon: We organize a global two-day event to prototype innovative solutions.
Incubation: Selected teams refine solutions with local partners.
Community Building: A lasting network for ongoing collaboration and impact is created.
Real life challenges
Real life implementations
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International community
past editions
Year by year
AmazôniaHack 3.0 (2024)
In 2024, AmazôniaHack focused on challenges from Nusoken (offline agroforestry data), IPAAM (satellite monitoring of legal logging), and IBAMA (voice-activated inspection documentation).
AmazôniaHack 2.0 (2023)
In 2023, the hackathon tackled issues from IBAMA (georeferenced mapping), Imazon (forest regeneration), Instituto Centro de Vida (timber tracking), and Meninas da Geo (community-led mapping).
AmazôniaHack 1.0 (2022)
In 2022, AmazôniaHack aimed to improve an IoT device for monitoring endangered trees in the Amazon, focusing on power, sensing, connectivity, and durability.
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Get to know us
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Wiki
Explore our wiki to see all the challenges and solutions from preivous years.
Videos
Watch all the recordings from the previous editions.
Documents
View all our AmazôniaHack documents, including presentations.
team
Meet the team
Sanjana Paul
Co-founder and Executive Director of Earth Hacks
Marcelo Vieira
Green Bug Founder | Libelula Technology Partner
Marina Tavares
Initiator of Libelula | Social Innovation Specialist
Luna Mafo
Initiator of Litu | Grassroots Project Coordinator
Camila Lopes
Bioeconomy Analyst at Amazon Investor Coalition | Forest Engineer
Testimonials
Our collaborators say
Flávio Nakasato
/ Co-founder at Moiru
This year, Moiru, the environmental arm of Novelo Data, had the honor of supporting AmazôniaHack, with mentoring and judging. This is a special hackathon for many reasons, but mainly because it connects people from different backgrounds with organizations working in the heart of the forest. At Moiru we see how technological innovations and fieldwork often run parallel to each other. It doesn’t have to be this way: that’s why events like this are so valuable.
AmazôniaHack 2024
Faq’s
Frequntly Ask Questions
Q. What is a hackathon?
These are events that involve people interested in solving problems and developing innovative solutions to specific issues in a short space of time.
Q. How does this hackathon work?
AmazôniaHack is a virtual hackathon, held via Zoom and Slack, which allows participation from anywhere in the world. The event has simultaneous translation in Portuguese and English, ensuring accessibility for all participants during the live sessions.
The main focus of AmazôniaHack is to promote practical and collaborative education, based on real challenges presented by key players in the Amazon rainforest conservation ecosystem. Our goal is to bring together people from different backgrounds to drive the creation of innovative solutions that combat deforestation and strengthen a global community committed to conserving the Amazon.
Q. Who can take part in it?
Anyone interested in protecting the Amazon! Keep an eye on the announcements to find out about the next edition of the event.
Q. What will the challenge be about?
The AmazôniaHack challenges are co-created in partnership with experts, and vary with each edition to reflect the current needs and priorities of local organizations. To find out about the challenges from previous editions, visit our wiki.
Q. Is there a prize?
The winners of the Hackathon will be awarded cash prizes and will have the opportunity to take part in meetings with the creators of the challenges.
Q. Can I be a mentor, judge or sponsor?
We are delighted that you are available! Please write about your interest to sanjana@earthhacks.io
Q. What if I have another question?
Contact sanjana@earthhacks.io with your questions, or visit our wiki!
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Hackers involved
20+
Participating countries
18
Solutions developed
6
Local organizations reached
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