CALL FOR CODE
ABOUT
Call for Code is the Official developer platform for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance. Created by David Clark Cause, with the support of Founding Partner IBM, Global Partner UN Human Rights and Affiliate the Linux Foundation, Call for Code asks the 24 million developers around the world each year to help solve climate challenges with software solutions.
With an assist from French President Emmanuel Macron at the VivaTech Conference in Paris in 2018, IBM announced their initial $30 million dollar investment in the Call for Code Global Initiative, and the following year upped their support to 55 million so they could help develop and deploy top solutions.
After eight years, Call for Code has grown into the largest developer engagement initiative in history—mobilizing more than one million developers across 190+ countries and catalyzing the creation of over 50,000 applications to date.
CALL FOR CODE FEATURED:
2025 RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW GLOBAL CLIMATE SUMMIT
On June 5, the University of Oxford and UN Human Rights hosted the 2025 Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit—convening world leaders, policymakers, technologists, academics, universities, and cultural figures to address the intersecting crises of climate change and human rights. Among the featured events was a Call for Code special session, highlighting the critical role of the global developer community in driving climate innovation.
A distinguished panel presented the winners of the Call for Code for Climate Challenge. The discussion underscored how Call for Code serves as a global developer platform for Right Here, Right Now - inspiring the 24 million developers worldwide to build responsible AI-powered solutions for climate justice. These initiatives not only forge technical skills in cutting-edge AI but also generate real-world impact, turning the developer ecosystem into a vital force for business, humanitarian, and planetary progress.
Panelists included:
- David Clark: Founder & CEO, Call for Code | Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance
- Dr. Alice E. A. Evatt: Research Fellow, Oxford Net Zero and the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
- John McNamara: Master Inventor, European Academic Lead, IBM
- Astrid Van Genderen Stort: Chief of External Engagement, UN Human Rights
CALL FOR CODE CLIMATE CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCED
DuniAfrika (Kenya)
In Nairobi, millions of people earn their living in the informal economy—builders, welders, market vendors, and artisans whose work keeps the city running but often puts them at serious risk. DuniAfrika’s winning solution, Linda, is a simple yet powerful AI safety assistant that meets workers where they already are: on WhatsApp. A worker can send Linda a photo of their job site, and the system instantly spots potential dangers—like missing protective gear, unstable structures, or exposed wiring—and replies with clear, practical safety advice in Swahili or English. Workers can also ask questions in plain language and receive guidance tailored to their situation. By turning everyday smartphones into real-time safety coaches, Linda helps prevent injuries, protect livelihoods, and support safer, more sustainable economic growth.
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