Open Source Commitment

Nū Data is proud to open-source our framework for climate resilience and adaptation. We believe that addressing the climate crisis requires collaborative innovation and shared tools. By making our intellectual property freely available, we aim to accelerate adoption of effective climate solutions and enable a broader community of contributors to enhance and extend our work.

Research and Education

  • Analyzing the framework methodology

  • Teaching climate resilience approaches

  • Developing educational materials based on the framework

Extension and Enhancement

  • Adding new data sources or analytical methods

  • Creating specialized modules for particular use cases

  • Improving core algorithms and methodologies

What We've Open-Sourced

The Nū Data open-source offering includes:

  • Core Framework Methodology: Our approach to contextualizing and analyzing climate data

  • Data Integration Patterns: Methods for combining diverse data sources into coherent insights

  • Recommendation Engine: Algorithms for generating actionable climate resilience strategies

  • Technical Documentation: Comprehensive guides for implementing and extending the framework

  • Reference Implementations: Example code demonstrating framework applications

  • Assessment Tools: Instruments for evaluating organizational sustainability maturity

Permitted Uses

Organizations and individuals are encouraged to use the Nū Data framework in various ways:

Implementation

  • Integrating the framework into organizational decision processes

  • Building custom applications based on framework principles

  • Adapting the framework for specific industry contexts

Commercial Applications

We encourage commercial applications of the Nū Data framework under the following guidelines:

  • Commercial products may incorporate the framework with proper attribution

  • Service providers may offer implementation and customization services

  • Consulting firms may use the framework in client engagements

[Any specific commercial use limitations or requirements]

Our goal is to balance widespread adoption with maintaining the integrity and openness of the framework.

Contribution Review Process

Initial review by core team members

  • Technical evaluation for quality and alignment

  • Community feedback period

  • Integration into main framework

All contributors must adhere to our code of conduct, which promotes a respectful, inclusive community focused on technical excellence and climate impact.

Attribution Requirements

When using or adapting the Nū Data framework, we ask that you provide appropriate attribution:

  • Include the Nū Data name and website in documentation

  • Maintain copyright notices in code files

  • Acknowledge Nū Data as the original creator in publications

  • Share a link to the original framework repository

These requirements ensure that others can trace innovations back to their source and join our community of practice.

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions to enhance and extend the Nū Data framework:

How to Contribute

  • Fork the repository and submit pull requests

  • Report issues and suggest enhancements

  • Share case studies and implementation experiences

  • Participate in community discussions