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Hugo Wong, Bertram P, Sum yee Tam and others are enlisted in the challenge
Keeping Wildlife in the Wild
Keeping Wildlife in the Wild
The U.S. Consulate Challenge
This Challenge is now over, find out about the results here!
HOW TO OVERCOME AN UNPRECEDENTED EXTINCTION CRISIS?
A UN report released this year reveals that one million species are at risk of extinction. This biodiversity imbalance threatens ecosystems around the world, impacting not only human beings but the rest of life on earth as well.
Living organisms play important roles in pollination, flood prevention, water, and air purification, in addition to soil conservation. Ecological balance ensures reproduction, nourishment, and equilibrium of species. By destroying our ecosystems, we are destroying our food security, health, and quality of life.
What is causing this problem?
Many factors contribute to species extinction, including:
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Habitat reduction as there are fewer and fewer areas untouched by humans
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Invasive species from one side of the world can travel to another side where there are no natural predators
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Pollution especially in regards to plastic that ends up in the oceans
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Organism exploitation related to hunting and poaching
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Aside from having the opportunity to use your knowledge, creativity, and passion for sustainable impact in real-world applications and showcase your ideas, you will also have a chance to:
- Learn from field experts and U.S. diplomats
- Attend a workshop hosted by the U.S. Consulate
- Compete for iPhone, iPad and Apple watch
- Compete for overseas training or exchange programs
- Internship opportunities
- One Planet Youth Leadership
CHOOSE ONE OR MORE ISSUES TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA AND TAKE PART IN THE CHALLENGE
TIMELINE
PRIZES
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
1st
iPhone XR
for each team member
2nd
iPad Air
for each team member
3rd
Apple Watch Series 4
for each team member
& PRIZES GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
1st
Up to maximum HKD 10,000 worth for an overseas training or exchange program opportunity in conservation for each team member including a round trip ticket from Hong Kong and accommodation
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Internship opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong’s Conservation Team
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One Planet Youth Leadership opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong
2nd
Up to maximum HKD 7,000 worth for an overseas training or exchange program opportunity in conservation for each team member including a round trip ticket from Hong Kong and accommodation
+
Internship opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong’s Conservation Team
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One Planet Youth Leadership opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong
3rd
Up to maximum HKD 5,000 worth for an overseas training or exchange program opportunity in conservation for each team member including a round trip ticket from Hong Kong and accommodation
+
Internship opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong’s Conservation Team
+
One Planet Youth Leadership opportunity at WWF-Hong Kong
ZOOHACKATHON
Wildlife Trafficking: Major Transnational Crime and U.S. Policy Priority
The global threat of wildlife trafficking is worth an estimated $10-20 billion annually and continues to grow. It has links to transnational organized crime - including drug, weapon, and human trafficking - threatens national security, economic prosperity, the rule of law, pushes species to the brink of extinction, and spreads disease.
What is Zoohackathon?
The U.S. Department of State runs Zoohackathon, a global competition to develop new and innovative technological tools to fight wildlife trafficking. Zoohackathon 2019 events, including the ongoing Hong Kong-based “Keeping Wildlife in the Wild” challenge, are taking place in 15 sites across the world. At each competition, an expert panel of judges selects a winning solution. For more information on Zoohackathon please visit: http://zoohackathon.com/
PARTNERS
