Rudi Bauer & Lina Pfeiffer
From Code to Cause: Building a Sustainable Future with Tech
#1about 1 minute
Introducing a dual career in data science and climate action
The speaker balances a data science role at the German Red Cross with leading the Climate Stories Initiative, a project visualizing climate change.
#2about 4 minutes
Making climate change tangible with a visual storytelling map
The Climate Stories Initiative uses a map to shift the perception of climate change from an abstract future problem to an urgent, present-day reality.
#3about 2 minutes
Engaging policymakers and planning for global expansion
The project faces challenges in engaging politicians but is preparing for a global rollout to broaden its impact beyond Germany.
#4about 3 minutes
Navigating climate polarization and generational divides
Climate activism faces resistance and an "us vs. them" mentality, highlighting a generational divide where younger people feel frustrated by inaction.
#5about 3 minutes
The technical journey of building the climate map
The decision to use the accessible Google Maps platform required learning JavaScript from scratch, embracing a developer's problem-solving mindset.
#6about 3 minutes
Applying tech for social justice at the German Red Cross
Working for a social organization allows technology to directly serve people and solve global challenges, with a focus on digitizing long-term welfare services.
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Why sustainability and wellbeing are crucial for developers
The growing importance of sustainability and mental health reflects developers' concerns about the future, with climate change being a primary driver of anxiety.
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Actionable ways for developers to get involved in tech for good
Developers can contribute by volunteering for NGOs, joining organizations like Data Science for Social Good, or creating their own open-source social impact projects.
#9about 5 minutes
How companies can attract talent with authentic sustainability
To attract purpose-driven talent, companies must embed sustainability into their core operations, use their influence for positive change, and partner with social organizations.
#10about 3 minutes
Empowering individuals to become agents of change
The final message encourages everyone to recognize their individual power to make a difference and actively work towards creating a better world.
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