St. Joseph’s College of Law's Virtual Climate Action Policy Hackathon [Prizes Worth Rs 13k]: Register by Feb 22

About the St. Joseph’s College of Law

St. Joseph’s College of Law is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, and affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubbali. The institution is driven by the vision to produce competent, ethically sound lawyers who are committed to the cause of transforming society.

About the Hackathon

SJCL Climate Action Policy Hackathon 2022, is a first of its kind climate action policy hackathon organized to address climate change impacts at the city level.

The hackathon encourages participants to think critically and design innovative policy solutions that respond to urban climate change problems like extreme weather events, pollution and public health risks, carbon-intensive, noninclusive infrastructure and transport facilities, unsustainable food systems, unscientific waste management, loss of green spaces and biodiversity.

Structure

Round 1- Written Submission
Teams will have to submit a policy brief based on the ‘Problem statement’ that will be released shortly after the last date for registration.
Round 2- Online Presentation and Q & A session
The top 12 teams from the 1st round will qualify for the final round which includes a presentation and a Q&A Round.

Eligibility

The event is open for students from any recognised and registered college, belonging to any discipline of UG/PG course.

Team Composition

Students may participate individually or in teams with a maximum of 4 members in each team. Teams shall appoint one member as the team leader who will act as the point of contact.