IEPNB data forms the basis of the “GenAI Solutions for Biodiversity” Hackathon
A hackathon is a competition in which multidisciplinary teams work intensively to design technological solutions for a specific challenge. The "GenAI Solutions for Biodiversity" Hackathon is the first competition organized in 2025 by the National Green Algorithms Program. The goal is to develop proposals for biodiversity and natural heritage conservation through the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) .
This initiative of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service has the collaboration of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge , as the participating teams rely on open data from the IEPNB to base their proposals on scientific information.
To address the challenge, the teams have access to public datasets, both structured and unstructured , related to biodiversity in areas such as fauna, flora, forest areas, protected areas, ecosystems, and soil. This information has been selected thanks to the collaboration of the General Directorate of Biodiversity, Forests, and Desertification .
Among the available resources are the Catalogue of Wild Species (EIDOS) , geospatial data such as the Forest Map of Spain , habitats of community interest , vegetation change alerts , and information on protected areas of the Natura 2000 Network and its Management Plans. All of this is accessible through the IEPNB data and services portal.
In addition to developing technological tools, teams must integrate energy efficiency and sustainability criteria, measuring the environmental impact of their models and optimizing the use of computing resources. This combination of open data and advanced technology reinforces the use of more responsible artificial intelligence aligned with current environmental challenges .
The Hackathon will conclude in May, when the teams will present their proposals to a specialized jury. The most outstanding projects will not only receive national and international exposure, but will also have access to training credits, event participation, and networking opportunities in the technology and environmental sectors.