Climate Data Hackathon: Disruptions to Global Coffee Supply

The Collider is an entrepreneurship and innovation center for market-based, data-driven climate solutions. We develop and train entrepreneurs who use climate and environmental data for breakthrough solutions that enable humanity to adapt to a changing climate. In addition, The Collider hosts industry and educationalforumsand cultivates young leaders by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives to address climate change.The Collider also offers membership & cowork opportunities for organizations, individuals, young professionals, and students. For more information, visitwww.thecollider.orgor email us at info@thecolliderorg.

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<P>Join us at The Collider’s first <STRONG>Climate Data Hackathon. </STRONG>We’ve partnered with <A HREF="https://counterculturecoffee.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><STRONG>Counter Culture Coffee</STRONG></A> to identify climate-related challenges facing the coffee industry.<BR></P>
<P>Coffee is a particularly climate-sensitive crop, so even small changes in temperature and precipitation can dramatically impact quality, yield, and price. And it’s not just your cup of coffee at stake, but also the livelihoods of coffee farmers around the world.</P>
<H3>Hackathon Goal:</H3>
<P>Use NOAA and NASA weather and climate data and <A HREF="https://www.populationexplorer.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Population Explorer</A> demographic data to help coffee companies and producers better understand their climate risks. Help build data-driven solutions for climate adaptation and resilience.</P>
<H4>Coffee Industry Climate Challenges:</H4>
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<LI>Shade and coffee quality</LI>
<LI>Forecasting conditions for growers</LI>
<LI>Crop alternatives</LI>
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<H4>Play with Data</H4>
<P>Did you know Asheville is home to the world’s largest collection of climate data? <A HREF="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information</A> houses over 37 petabytes of environmental data and is headquartered right here. At the Climate Data Hackathon, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with a host of publicly available datasets with the help of expert data navigators. Coffee industry pros will also be on hand.</P>
<P>The most useful datasets for the coffee industry climate challenges will be collected in advance of the Hackathon. More details to come.</P>
<H4>Connect</H4>
<P>Meeting people is at least half the fun. Talk data and design with peers, and meet leaders and innovators in climate data, tech, and science.</P>
<H4>Drink Coffee</H4>
<P>Do you love coffee? Coffee is in trouble. This hackathon offers you a real opportunity to use your technical know-how to impact something delicious and significant.</P>
<H4>Do Your Homework (Optional)</H4>
<P>If you’d like to learn more about how climate change is impacting the coffee industry, consider the following articles:</P>
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<LI>Time: <A HREF="http://time.com/5318245/coffee-industry-climate-change/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Your Morning Cup of Coffee Is in Danger. Can the Industry Adapt in Time?</A></LI>
<LI>Specialty Coffee Association Whitepaper: <A HREF="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/584f6bbef5e23149e5522201/t/5b326b1ff950b7e15cb9d9d1/1530030888030/Climate+Change+and+Coffee%3AActing+Globally+and+Locally.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Change and Coffee: Acting Globally and Locally</A> </LI>
<LI>The Climate Institute Report: <A HREF="http://fairtrade.com.au/~/media/fairtrade%20australasia/files/resources%20for%20pages%20-%20reports%20standards%20and%20policies/tci_a_brewing_storm_final_24082016_web.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A Brewing Storm: The climate change risks to coffee</A></LI>
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