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Climate

The climate domain addresses the escalating environmental disruptions reshaping our world, from extreme weather intensification to ecosystem destabilization.

Rising temperatures accelerate coastal erosion, agricultural volatility, and energy system vulnerabilities, creating cascading threats to global stability and economic security.

41.6 Gt

record high total of carbon emissions in 2024

1.47ºC

2024 was the hottest year on record, averaging 1.47 °C above the 1850-1900 baseline

3.5 B

people already live in highly climate-vulnerable places according to the UN

Through hands-on competitions in emissions mitigation, predictive modeling, and resource-efficient infrastructure, students across engineering, data science, and policy disciplines transform classroom knowledge into tangible solutions. This direct immersion in complex climate challenges accelerates the development of robust systems for disaster resilience and resource security.

By engaging the next generation in designing adaptive responses to extreme weather and ecosystem destabilization, we cultivate tomorrow's problem-solvers while delivering measurable impact against urgent local and global environmental pressures.