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The Smart Zero Carbon Cities Challenge 2016

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Proposal creation

CoLab members create proposals

Jan 15, 2016 08:00 EST - May 23, 2016 08:00 EDT
Semi-Finalist selection
Expert judges select semi-finalists

May 23, 2016 08:00 EDT - Jun 7, 2016 12:00 EDT
Proposal revisions
Semi-finalists can improve their proposals

Jun 7, 2016 12:00 EDT - Jun 16, 2016 12:00 EDT
Finalist selection
Expert judges select finalists

Jun 16, 2016 12:00 EDT - Jul 5, 2016 12:00 EDT
Voting period
Public Voting Period

Jul 5, 2016 12:00 EDT - Aug 1, 2016 12:00 EDT
Completed
Winners are awarded

Aug 1, 2016 12:00 EDT
How can smart technologies drive a rapid transition to zero-carbon cities?

Cities are key actors in efforts to respond to climate change. Over a decade of urban innovation and leadership has shown that meaningful action on climate change is possible.  But with the climate crisis nearing critical thresholds, the type of action that we need to see has reached a new level. In urban areas old and new, we now face the inspiring challenge of creating a rapid transition to zero-carbon cities.

Smart technologies present us with powerful tools to apply to that challenge. We’ve seen impressive results in increasing the efficiency of building, infrastructure, and transportation systems. But more is possible, much more.  This contest is open to all projects that propose innovative applications of smart technologies to the creation of zero-carbon cities. 

 

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16 Proposals
May 23, 2016
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Exponentially towards a future with net zero carbon output by engaging individuals & organizations, providing scalable learning & prosperity
Jun 8, 2016
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A bold pathway to Paris: Decarbonise 1000 cities
Jun 15, 2016
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May 23, 2016
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If changing a city so it has zero carbon emissions is hard, getting rid of the bad habit of car overuse is a great start.
Jun 15, 2016
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Apr 20, 2016
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Photovoltaics (PV) a method of converting solar energy into direct current electricity using semiconducting materials.
Mar 10, 2016
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VAWTs to replace chimney pots, balconies to support solar-wind combos, numerous solar clad pylons with VAWTs, and endless reflective paint.
May 20, 2016
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Eco-City is designed specifically to minimize its energy, water and food needs, reduce its emitting pollution.
Apr 27, 2016
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Evaluation of natural capital and certification of environmental goods and services for national and international trade
Jun 15, 2016
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Testing the Paris Agreement with ecological, business & social mechanisms to "zero-out" emissions in model city of the future:Tamale Ghana
May 10, 2016
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My Private Smart Zero Carbon City
May 17, 2016
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Small robots probe wall cavities, cooperatively, to plug leaks, create vapor barriers, and insulate, saving significant heat/cooling energy.
May 22, 2016
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Drone based technology to identify illegal car parking that cause traffic congestion,pollution.It also help map out air quality dynamically.
Jun 15, 2016
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May 23, 2016
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A huge part of this challenge is cultural. chapOrange boosts the PR firepower of YOUR innovative solution by providing FREE comms services.
May 23, 2016
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Assessing social behavior of Nairobi residents on adopting to green transport while piloting our e-bikes as alternative means of transport.