Protecting Forests. Empowering Youth. Advancing Wangari Maathai's Legacy.

Kenya's forests are under threat - we lose over 200,000 acres to deforestation every single year - and traditional response systems aren't keeping pace.

As an innovator, you have the power to build solutions that can detect illegal logging in real-time, track conservation impact with precision, and educate communities in ways never before possible.

We are commemorating 20 years since Prof. Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize and this hackathon is a powerful opportunity to honour her enduring legacy and carry forward her vision for a greener, more peaceful, equitable and just world.

Be a hummingbird, join the movement.

There are 3 hackathon tracks you can participate in:
Yes, there are 3 hackathon tracks:

Track 1: Localized Forest Watch & Monitoring
The Challenge:
Build real-time forest monitoring systems to detect environmental threats as they happen.

What You'll Build:

Satellite data integration for forest change detection
Anonymous reporting systems using blockchain technology
Ground-truth validation through IoT sensors
Real-time alert systems for rapid response

Tech Stack
Satellite APIs, GIS tools, mobile frameworks, blockchain, IoT sensors

Track 2: Data-Driven Impact Measurement

The Challenge:
Create comprehensive systems to track, analyze, and showcase conservation impact.

What You'll Build:

Tree survival rate tracking systems
Interactive M&E dashboards for stakeholders
Nursery mapping with species and capacity data
Biodiversity visualization tools
AI-powered impact prediction models

Tech Stack:
Data visualization libraries, mobile data collection, database systems, AI/ML platforms

Track 3: Community Engagement & Education

The Challenge:
Develop innovative platforms to enhance public awareness and sustained participation.

What You'll Build:

Interactive community engagement platforms
Gamified environmental education tools
Social media innovation for conservation awareness
Civic engagement tools for democratic participation

Tech Stack:
Frontend frameworks, gamification engines, social media APIs, content management systems