The 2026 Asian Climate-SDG Technology Innovation Hackathon for Next-generation (ACTION): Safeguarding Human Health in the Climate Crisis, jointly organized by Tsinghua University, The University of Hong Kong, the National University of Singapore, and the Asian Universities Alliance, has successfully concluded its Hong Kong Roadshow.With strong support from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the WHO Representative Office in China (WHO China), the International Competence Development Committee, and Envision Group, the hackathon aims to inspire young people to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of climate change and health and to contribute the creativity, expertise, and solutions of Asian youth to global sustainable development.

Since its launch in March 2026, the competition has received 76 high-quality project proposals from participating teams across Asia. Following multiple rounds of review, mentoring, and online evaluation, 15 outstanding teams advanced to the Hong Kong Roadshow. On September 21, the 15 finalist teams gathered in Hong Kong to present their projects before a distinguished panel of experts from industry, academia, and international organizations.

The Roadshow placed particular emphasis on whether the proposed solutions could move beyond concepts and demonstrate real-world applicability and implementation potential. The judging panel assessed the projects from multiple perspectives, including technical innovation, health impact, practical feasibility, implementation readiness, scalability, and presentation performance.

Following the presentations, Q&A sessions, and comprehensive evaluation by the judging panel, five teams were selected as the final winning teams of the 2026 ACTION Hackathon.

Finalists of the 2026 Asian Climate-SDG Technology Innovation HackathOn

Roadshow Panelists

Prof. Deliang Chen

CAS Foreign Academician & Xinghua Distinguished Chair;

Professor, Dean of Department of Earth System Science, Tsinghua University

Dr. Peter K.K.Lee

Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference;

Chairman of Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Dr. Peng Zhong

Director of Social Innovation and Head of APAC at Bayer Foundation

Dr. Joyce Ching

Head of International & Relief Service, Hong Kong Red Cross

Prof. Bin Chen

Deputy Director of the Urban Systems Institute, The University of Hong Kong

The five winning teams will gain the opportunity to travel to Türkiye and showcase their innovative solutions at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), engaging with international experts, practitioners, and peers working at the forefront of climate action and global health. Through this global platform, the teams will further present how youth-led innovation can translate emerging technologies and creative ideas into practical responses to climate-related health challenges.

The Organizing Committee would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all members of the judging panel for their professional insights, rigorous evaluation, and valuable guidance throughout the Roadshow. We also thank all partner universities, supporting organizations, mentors, participating teams, and colleagues who contributed to the successful organization of this year's competition.

We look forward to the final teams delivering more outstanding performances and making meaningful contributions to advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Organizing Committee of the Asian Climate-SDG Technology Innovation Hackathon

September 2026