Hacking to Promote Global Sustainability

Today, the United Nations launched a competition whose end goal is to uncover sustainable approaches to information and communication technology (ICT). International Telecommunications Union (ITU) opened this two day "hackathon" in Barcelona. Developers will compete to develop innovative ICT application of sustainable energy.

ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré said that, "ITU is committed to stimulating the creation of innovative ICT apps founded on new modes of thinking; ideas to effect the change needed to achieve a sustainable future." The winner and runner-up of the hackathon will win cash prizes of $3000 and $2000 respectively. This competition is a great example of how the private IT sector can mobilize for sustainable energy development.

-Akshika Patel


SOURCE: UN News Centre