Description
PLEASE Hack, organized under the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) Project, is a youth-driven initiative implemented by SACEP, funded by The World Bank and with implementing support from UNOPS. It aims to inspire young people aged 18 to 30 from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to develop innovative solutions that tackle the critical issue of plastic pollution in rivers and seas.The Hackathon offers a virtual, two-week collaborative platform for participants to work on projects in three main categories.
Participants will be able to create innovative solutions through various learning resources and compete for an exciting opportunity to pitch at the grand finale in Sri Lanka, where the winning teams will not only gain recognition for their achievements but also take home impressive cash prizes!
So, be a change maker in the fight against plastic pollution—join PLEASE HACK for our rivers and seas, to create innovative solutions and shape a cleaner, greener future for our planet!
| Period | 6 Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Held at | UNOPS, Denmark |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- Plastic pollution
- Plastics
- innovation
- south-south knowledge exchange
- South Asia