“Climathon 2017 – Energy for Climate” is a global marathon, lasting 24 hours. The organizer of the second edition of the event in Krakow was our foundation and the city hall. This article will provide all information about the event.

This year’s Climathon took place on October 27-28, not only in Krakow, but also in 200 other cities around the world – at the same time. The goal was to find ideas that could make the public aware of the importance of renewable energy sources, in addition, in live links it was possible to see what the work and ideas of people from other cities around the world look like.

The jury consisted of experts from our foundation and the Krakow City Hall, as well as other specialists – they were the ones to evaluate the projects.

• The winners of this year’s event turned out to be a team of geography students from Jagiellonian University, who prepared a project called “City cha(lle)nge”
• The project, taking second place, called  “Zróbmy dobry klimat” (meaning: “Let’s make a good climate”), also deserved an honorable mention.
• Third place went to a project called “Klimat jest w nas!” (meaning: “The climate is in us!”)

Climathon 2017 – the course of events

FRIDAY 27.10.2017
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Registration of participants
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Start of the event – introductory phase

• Presentation of the thematic scope – Andrzej Łazęcki, Deputy Director of the Department of Municipal Economy of the City of Krakow
• Climate change and the effects on the city – dr. Anita Bokwa, Jagiellonian University, Institute of Geography and Spatial Management, Department of Climatology
• Public engagement for climate – Joanna Mieszkowicz, Aeris Futuro Foundation
• A place with a good climate – Jan Szpil, Embassy of Krakowians
• Alternative Public Space – presentation of the winners of Climathon 2016
• Opportunities to support pro-climate initiatives – Bartosz Filo, Climate-KIC
• Civic energy – good examples and opportunities for support – Radosław Wroński
• Discussion
• Presentation of experts and coaches, formation of groups and discussion of work rules and time for questions – Tomasz Pawelec, Climathon 2017 coordinator

3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Coffee break
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Group work – conceptual phase

• Introduction
• Group work
• Individual consultations with coaches and experts

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Consultation with experts

• Initial closed presentation of concepts, discussion of solution concepts with experts

8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Dinner

11 p.m. – 12 a.m. Group work – design phase

• Introduction
• Group work
• Individual consultations with coaches and experts

SATURDAY 28.10.2017
12 a.m. – 1 a.m. Surprise, active interlude
1 a.m. – 4 a.m. Group work – planning phase

• Introduction
• Group work
• Individual consultations with coaches and experts

4 a.m. – 7 a.m. Time for own work according to the needs of the groups
7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Morning yoga – Janek Szpil
7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. Breakfast
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Group work – finalization

• Preparation of project descriptions by groups
• Preparation of presentations
• Final consultations with coaches and experts

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Presentation of projects (PITCH)
5 min for project presentation + 10 min for questions and answers

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Deliberations of the competition committee, consisting of:
Andrzej Łazęcki – Deputy Director of the Department of Municipal Economy of the City of Krakow (representative of the organizer)
Joanna Mieszkowicz – President of Aeris Futuro Foundation (representative of the organizer)
Dr. Anita Bokwa – Jagiellonian University, Institute of Geography and Spatial Management, Department of Climatology
Paweł Jastrzębski – Chief Innovation Specialist, Center for Sustainable Development and Energy Conservation of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Miękinia, Poland
Paweł Szlachta – President of the Board, Forum of Clusters of Lesser Poland at this time surprises for participants

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Announcement of results, closing of Climathon
The organizers will provide constant access to refreshments (including coffee and tea). No places to for sleeping – participants on their own can provide sleeping bags and sleeping pads.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Krakow Climathon!