These resources are a starting point, not a constraint.
You are not required to use any of these tools or datasets. The best projects often combine public data with novel framing and local knowledge. Explore freely — and talk to the speakers on Day 1.
Event Tools
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Devpost
Official project submission platform. Create your account before the event and register your team when hacking starts.
GitHub
Host your project repository here. Your repo link is required in your Devpost submission — make it public before judging.
Reboot the Earth — UN OICT
The official UN program page. Background on the initiative, past events, and global context for the challenge.
Climate Data & Research
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NOAA Climate Data Online
Historical weather, temperature, precipitation, and extreme event data across the US. Useful for baseline climate trend analysis.
NASA Earthdata
Satellite imagery, land use, sea level, and atmospheric data. Good for spatial analysis and visualization projects.
EPA Climate Change Indicators
Curated indicators on temperature, sea level, precipitation, wildfires, and ecosystem changes with downloadable datasets.
Vermont-Specific
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Vermont Agency of Natural Resources — Climate Change
State-level climate data, adaptation plans, and environmental monitoring specific to Vermont ecosystems.
UVM Vermont Climate Center
Research, reports, and regional climate projections from UVM researchers. Includes flood and extreme weather analysis.
Vermont Open Geodata Portal
GIS layers for land use, watersheds, infrastructure, and more. Useful for mapping and geospatial projects.
Energy & Emissions
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US Energy Information Administration (EIA) API
Free API with energy production, consumption, and emissions data by state and sector. Includes renewable energy breakdowns.
EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
Facility-level GHG emissions data for large emitters across the US, searchable by state or sector.
Development Tools & APIs
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OpenWeatherMap API
Free tier weather API with current conditions, forecasts, and historical data. Good for real-time weather-integrated apps.
Google Maps Platform
Mapping, geocoding, and routing APIs. Free tier covers most hackathon-scale usage.
Kaggle — Climate Change Datasets
Curated, ready-to-use climate datasets. Good for ML or data analysis projects with minimal preprocessing.
Hugging Face Model Hub
Open-source ML models including NLP, image classification, and more. Useful if your project involves AI components.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 SDGs are the organizing framework for Reboot the Earth. Aligning your solution to an SDG strengthens your pitch.
Digital Public Goods Alliance
Open-source software, data, AI models, and standards that advance the SDGs. A useful reference for framing your solution as a public good.
Past Projects & Inspiration
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Reboot the Earth Past Events
Examples of projects from previous events. See what teams built and the real problems they tackled — including the Silicon Valley wildfire response tool.
Devpost — Climate & Environment Hackathons
Browse winning projects from past climate-focused hackathons worldwide for problem framing and technical inspiration.