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Impact Hub Houston Puts Houston on the Global Climathon Map with First Climate Action Hackathon October 25
Houston is no stranger to extreme weather and disasters due to climate change, with three 500-year floods—and the destructive Hurricane Harvey—in recent years. The “Energy Capital of the World,” Houston has one of the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the country, emitting over 34 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2014 alone. To spark sustainable solutions to these challenges, Impact Hub Houston is excited to announce it is organizing Houston’s first Climathon on October 25, 2019. All designers, developers, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, and people wanting to improve Houston’s quality of life are invited to participate.
Impact Hub Houston Proudly Endorses the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development
Impact Hub Houston joins the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference in committing to advance the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development. This year, we concentrate specifically on Sustainable Development Goal 11: “to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030.” We do so by highlighting inclusivity, climate change, peace, economic opportunity for our youth, and the development of infrastructure and technology needed to support sustainable growth. For each of these, we affirm our beliefs, urge others to partner with us, and commit to action.
Climathon 2019: Hacking Solutions to Houston’s Climate Challenges!
Climate change is at our doorstep. Literally.
Houston has been flooded by three “500-year” storms in just three years. Our homes and communities can’t take another 497 years of this.
It’s time for action. Join us on October 25 for Houston’s first Climathon Hackathon!
All designers, developers, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, and people wanting to improve Houston’s quality of life are welcome. The most promising ideas may go on the Global Awards in Paris in 2020!
Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report
The Impact Hub network announces its 2019 Global Impact Report, featuring how its entrepreneurial communities are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The report marks Impact Hub network’s role as an industry thought leader in the impact sector, utilizing a local community-based, yet globally connected model.
UNDP and Impact Hub Announce Accelerate2030 Program Finalists
Together, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Impact Hub are pleased to announce the international finalists for the Accelerate2030 programme. Accelerate2030, is an international programme that supports high-impact ventures tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2016, the Accelerate2030 programme has been implemented across 24 countries, covering 16 developing countries in this year’s edition.
The Cannon and Impact Hub Houston Partner to Expand Diversity-Centered Programming in Houston’s Startup Ecosystem
The Cannon and Impact Hub Houston are excited to announce their new partnership to create more inclusive and diversity-centered programs across the Greater Houston area. With collaboration as a cornerstone, Impact Hub Houston and The Cannon will work together to deliver events that connect and empower diverse changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and impact supporters across the Greater Houston area.
HOUSTON IMPACT + INNOVATION NEWS
Impact Hub Houston Puts Houston on the Global Climathon Map with First Climate Action Hackathon October 25
Houston is no stranger to extreme weather and disasters due to climate change, with three 500-year floods—and the destructive Hurricane Harvey—in recent years. The “Energy Capital of the World,” Houston has one of the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the country, emitting over 34 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2014 alone. To spark sustainable solutions to these challenges, Impact Hub Houston is excited to announce it is organizing Houston’s first Climathon on October 25, 2019. All designers, developers, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, and people wanting to improve Houston’s quality of life are invited to participate.
Impact Hub Houston Proudly Endorses the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development
Impact Hub Houston joins the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference in committing to advance the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development. This year, we concentrate specifically on Sustainable Development Goal 11: “to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030.” We do so by highlighting inclusivity, climate change, peace, economic opportunity for our youth, and the development of infrastructure and technology needed to support sustainable growth. For each of these, we affirm our beliefs, urge others to partner with us, and commit to action.
Climathon 2019: Hacking Solutions to Houston’s Climate Challenges!
Climate change is at our doorstep. Literally.
Houston has been flooded by three “500-year” storms in just three years. Our homes and communities can’t take another 497 years of this.
It’s time for action. Join us on October 25 for Houston’s first Climathon Hackathon!
All designers, developers, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, and people wanting to improve Houston’s quality of life are welcome. The most promising ideas may go on the Global Awards in Paris in 2020!
The Cannon and Impact Hub Houston Partner to Expand Diversity-Centered Programming in Houston’s Startup Ecosystem
The Cannon and Impact Hub Houston are excited to announce their new partnership to create more inclusive and diversity-centered programs across the Greater Houston area. With collaboration as a cornerstone, Impact Hub Houston and The Cannon will work together to deliver events that connect and empower diverse changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and impact supporters across the Greater Houston area.
The Secret to Driving Change: Embracing Your Humanity
As I dig into my own research on organizations changing lives for the better, it’s only fitting this month’s UN theme be Human Rights. Uniformly, I find the businesses and charities championingnhuman rights (through economic inclusion, physical safety, or personal...
June 2019 Impact Updates
Impact Friends and Family, June has been filled with celebration at Impact Hub Houston! Did you hear? We are excited to partner with Houston Exponential for a summer pop-up! Stop by to say hello! What else? We launched the Impact Hub Houston Community Membership this...
IMPACT HUB GLOBAL NETWORK NEWS
Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report
The Impact Hub network announces its 2019 Global Impact Report, featuring how its entrepreneurial communities are creating significant change in combating the world’s most challenging problems and are contributing significantly to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The report marks Impact Hub network’s role as an industry thought leader in the impact sector, utilizing a local community-based, yet globally connected model.
UNDP and Impact Hub Announce Accelerate2030 Program Finalists
Together, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Impact Hub are pleased to announce the international finalists for the Accelerate2030 programme. Accelerate2030, is an international programme that supports high-impact ventures tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2016, the Accelerate2030 programme has been implemented across 24 countries, covering 16 developing countries in this year’s edition.
Impact Hub and WWF Join Forces for the Oceans!
JOIN FORCES FOR THE OCEANS: For any of our members and partners addressing themes like climate, energy, food, water, and oceans -- some of WWF’s key areas of focus -- Impact Hub has a partnership with WWF that aims to bring together innovators from our two networks,...
Adidas And Impact Hub To Boost Ventures Inspiring Girls In Sport
“She Breaks Barriers” program for ventures removing the barriers faced by girls and young women in sport Teams have the chance to co-create with adidas and win €15,000 Start-ups, non-profits and initiatives can apply until July 7 adidas and Impact Hub today opened...
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, Visits Impact Hub Lusaka
Africa’s social innovation scene is blossoming Over the last 3 years, the Impact Hub network has experienced a phase of rapid growth across Africa. Now, the network’s membership in the region has grown to include 1,400+ entrepreneurs and changemakers. An internal...
How Change Got Global: The Founding of Impact Hub
Whether you are a tree-hugger or more of a pragmatic spirit, to most of us it’s clear that taking better care of our planet would essentially be a good thing.