Course:Course:LFS350/Projects/W2022/UrbanBounty2

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Overview

Project Title

Communicating Climate Change and the Future of Food Systems

Organization Name

Urban Bounty/Richmond Food Security Society

Organization Information

Organization Name

Urban Bounty/Richmond Food Security Society

Mission and Vision of Organization

Healthy people, community, and environment. Engaging a resilient local food system through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.

Guiding Principles + Values

  • Authentic
  • Impactful
  • Sustainable
  • Collaborative
  • Tree shakers

Contact Information

  • Primary Contact Person(s): Ian Lai (he/him)
  • Email: [[1]]
  • Phone: 7786819264
  • Address: 7611 Ash Street
  • Website: www.urbanbounty.ca

Preferred Method of Contact

  • Best method(s) to contact: Email
  • Best day(s) to contact: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
  • Best time(s) to contact: Mornings

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

  • Google Meet
  • Zoom

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time. We are seeking students with an understanding of systems change theory to develop communication tools (e.g. infographic, video) that can explain how our food system will be changing over time. The target audience for these tools is residents of the City of Richmond and members of the general public. In addition to climate change and food systems, other key concepts include phased mitigation and impact analysis.

Main Project Activities and Deliverables

  • Literature review
  • Media creation
  • Infographic and video

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

  • Research skills
  • Synthesizing information
  • Media, video, and editing skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork
  • Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) for translations and narrative

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

  • n/a

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

  • No

Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

  • TBD

Expected Outcomes

Intended Short-term Project Outcome

The students' helps to increase community members' knowledge of climate change and food systems, leading to more sustainable decision-making at the individual and household level.

Learning Outcomes

Through this project, I think students will learn about...

  • challenges of a non-profit
  • impact of climate change at a local level
  • public engagement

By working on this project, I think students will develop skills and/or awareness of...

  • key and impactful communication
  • gaps in community
  • phased approach to system and behavioral changes

By the end of the project, I believe students will come to appreciate...

  • how theory gets implemented into reality
  • their role in making a difference in systems change
  • opportunities for their future career path
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