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🌊 Hackathon β€œWaves of Change”

⌚ 5 days to acquire through practice all the tools for designing Participatory Science projects... and leave with your project ready to be deployed. πŸš€

Are you a sports guide, tour operator, teacher, researcher, passionate about science, innovation, or the environment? 🌱 Do you want to create your project and help build a better world? 🌍
Collaborate with experts and fellow enthusiasts to turn your ideas into ambitious innovations πŸ’‘. Join the Participatory Science Hackathon β€œWaves of Change”, taking place from November 2 to 6 on RΓ©union Island.

🌊 Recap of the previous edition of the Ocean Participatory Science Hackathon

After participating in the third edition of the United Nations Ocean Conference, the Ocean Participatory Science Hackathon is now taking place on RΓ©union Island!
This event brought together students, professionals, and researchers from all backgrounds to co-create innovative projects for ocean protection and help them emerge in the context of an international-scale event. Together, through the Hackathon, participants actively contributed to supporting and implementing UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: β€œConserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.”

This edition of the Hackathon is titled: β€œWaves of Change”.

🌟 Experience the Hackathon like never before

During five intense and inspiring days, develop team projects for a more resilient and sustainable world in your field of choice: environmental sciences, marine biology, computer science, law, finance, electronics, architecture, management, and more.
This interdisciplinary event allows you to actively contribute to global challenges while expanding your professional network. Take advantage of the presence of passionate participants and experts, and leave equipped with the tools to bring your project to life.

πŸ”¬ Building a sustainable future through participatory science

Participatory science is a powerful lever to imagine and design concrete solutions to today’s major challenges. Whether it’s protecting the environment, rethinking lifestyles, or exploring new forms of social and technological innovation, everyone can actively contribute to building a sustainable future through collective intelligence.

πŸ›  Hackathon: bring your ideas to life

On-site, after team formation, you will:
πŸ’‘ Imagine an innovative solution that inspires you
πŸ—οΈ Build your project from start to finish
🎯 Tackle challenges proposed by major stakeholders
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Receive expert guidance to bring your ideas to reality
After the Hackathon, you will be able to:
πŸš€ Implement your project and develop your activities
🌍 Scale other impactful projects to help build a better future

πŸ‘₯ Who is it for?

This Hackathon is open to enthusiasts, students, and professionals from various disciplines:
πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Environmental sciences and marine biology
πŸ“‘ Oceanography, space sciences, and marine robotics
βš– Marine environmental law and ocean governance
πŸ’‘ Technological innovation and ecological engineering
πŸ“Š Blue economy, sustainable finance, and responsible tourism
πŸŽ“ Environmental education and awareness
🌱 Coastal zone management and biodiversity protection
πŸ’» Electronics, computer science, and telecommunications

For which projects? Here are some concrete examples:

Terrestrial biodiversity

🌱 Naturalists: reveal the discreet species of forests, gardens, and ravines.
🦎 Residents: protect geckos, bats, insects, and birds where you live.
πŸ¦‹ Associations: strengthen butterfly, reptile, and refuge projects.
🌳 Highland forests: reconnect young people with living environments.
πŸŒ™ Night-time actors: explore moths, petrels, and bats.
πŸ“Έ Photographers: turn nature images into useful data.
πŸŽ“ Schools: make students true field observers.
🏞️ Park, Museum, CAUE: connect heritage, landscape, and citizen science.
πŸ“ Local authorities: map ravines, trees, species, and local uses.
πŸ“Š Funders: support biodiversity and restoration with field evidence.

OcΓ©an

🐠 Marine reserve: strengthen AME, beach, lagoon, and waste monitoring.
πŸͺΈ Corals: shed light on orphan species and knowledge gaps.
πŸ‹ Whale-watching: turn sea outings into research platforms.
🐒 Nautical operators: collect useful data in real-life conditions.
🎧 Marine acoustics: connect sounds, megafauna, birds, and coastal uses.
πŸ–οΈ Lagoon users: move from opinions to shared observations.
🧭 Guides and clubs: engage audiences in simple protocols.
πŸŽ“ Students: contribute to marine monitoring through commitment and fieldwork.
πŸ“Š Decision-makers: base coastal management on open data.
🌍 Indian Ocean: connect La Réunion, Mauritius, Mayotte, Madagascar, and Seychelles.

Planète & Santé

πŸ₯ Public health: connect environment, vulnerabilities, and access to care.
🌑️ Climate: document real impacts on bodies and ways of life.
πŸ’§ Fresh water: explore fish, life cycles, and invasive species.
🏘️ Neighborhoods: start from lived needs in Le Port, Saint-Louis, La Possession.
πŸ‘₯ CCAS and municipalities: create useful projects with vulnerable groups.
πŸŽ“ University: engage students in society-territory challenges.
πŸŒ™ Light pollution: measure the night from places where people live.
🧠 Mediators: fight fears, beliefs, and fixed ideas.
πŸ•ŠοΈ Citizens: move from concern to documented action.
πŸ“ Public services: map risks, needs, and local solutions.

LowTech

πŸ”§ Makers: design sensors, housings, and simple, repairable tools.
πŸ“‘ Field tech: test electronics, telecoms, and data in real-life conditions.
πŸ€– Marine robotics: imagine low-impact tools to observe without degrading.
πŸŒ™ Night: measure the sky with protocols accessible to everyone.
πŸ“± Developers: create apps, maps, open databases, and visualizations.
πŸ“· Image & useful AI: identify species, places, traces, and changes.
πŸ§ͺ Young people: build, test, fail, improve, and start again.
πŸ”οΈ Athletes: safely open access to difficult sites.
🌱 Eco-engineers: connect prototypes, local uses, and restoration.
πŸš€ Project leaders: leave with a useful, deployable prototype.

Whether you are a student, researcher, engineer, NGO member, policymaker, or entrepreneur, you are welcome to bring your ideas and build impactful projects in a participatory science format!


πŸ“ Location:

  • coming soon...in Reunion Island
    πŸ“† Dates:
  • November 2 to 6, 2026
    πŸ‘₯ Number of participants:
  • 50 to 150 people from around the world
πŸ‘‰ See the full overview of this
hackathon
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πŸ’‘ Develop your skills through a unique experience

πŸ“ Project design, planning, and management
🀝 Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
🧩 Problem-solving
🌐 Networking and partnerships
🎨 Creativity and innovation
πŸ—£οΈ Communication
⏱️ Time management and organization
πŸ”„ Adaptability and flexibility
πŸ”¬ Knowledge of participatory research and citizen science

πŸŽ“ Leave with an official certificate validating your participation!

πŸ“… A rich and stimulating program

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Mentoring with experts
πŸ› οΈ Practical workshops
🎀 Final pitch and project presentations

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of the Hackathon
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