Overview
Project Title
Communicating Climate Change and the Future of Food Systems
Organization Name
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
- Volunteering!
- Potential Canada Summer Jobs internships
Required Reading
Project/Partner Orientation Materials
Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:
- Students should familiarize themselves with our website
- Food and climate change (David Suzuki Foundation resource)
- Richmond Food Charter
- Climate Change and Food Systems: Global Assessments and Implications for Food Security and Trade (2015)
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