My name is Laure and I am a coordinator with the UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program. We work with students, faculty and UBC staff to develop applied research projects that advance UBC’s sustainability and wellbeing policies and practices on campus.
I’m writing to share an upcoming directed study opportunity for senior undergraduate or graduate students in the Land and Food System (LFS). I have included a short description of the project below and information about how students can get involved.
Can you forward the opportunity to your student network and/or listserv? Let me know if I should forward this request to someone else from your department please.
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Recruitment Advertisement:
Are you passionate about Climate Action and Food Systems?
Get Involved with a SEEDS Directed Study Project!
Project: Climate-Friendly Food System Procurement Strategy: An evaluation and comparative analysis of various food-related certifications on climate change, biodiversity and climate justice
The UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program, in collaboration with representatives in Student Housing and Community Services, is looking for Food & Nutrition, Applied Biology, Sciences, Environment, Engineering, Economics, Business student(s) (or related disciplines) to conduct an evaluation and comparative analysis of food certifications related to climate change, biodiversity, and food justice. The information will help to inform the first-ever draft UBC Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy spanning climate change mitigation and adaptation in alignment with UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030. We are looking for a student or student/team with:
- 3rd or 4th undergraduate or graduate student standing
- Eligibility to participate in a directed study, capstone, or thesis project to complete this research – it is the responsibility of the student to secure a faculty supervisor
- A strong passion for sustainability, climate action and food systems at UBC
- Ability to start the project in the fall 2022 term
See below for more information about this directed studies opportunity:
Title: Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy: An evaluation and comparative analysis of various food-related certifications on climate change, biodiversity and climate justice
Description: The purpose of this project is to complete a review of promising practices and an evaluation of food certifications that can inform a draft UBC Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy that spans climate change mitigation and adaptation to help operationalize the following food system attributes:
(1) Reduce GHG Emissions,
(2) Promote Biodiverse Resilient and Regenerative Food System, and
(3) Support Just, Sovereign and Resilient Communities.
UBC Clients: Purchasing | Student Housing and Community Services; Sustainability and Engineering | Campus + Community Planning
Lead: Laure Dupuy, Applied Research Coordinator, Climate Action & Food Systems | SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program
Recruitment: Food, Nutrition, Sciences, Environment, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related disciplines
If you are interested in participating in this SEEDS directed study opportunity or another applied sustainability research project, please send me an email at laure.dupuy@ubc.ca by September 15th.
Thanks,
Laure
Laure Dupuy
Applied Research Coordinator, Climate Action & Food Systems
SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program
Sustainability and Engineering | Campus + Community Planning
The University of British Columbia | Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory
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Cell 778 869 0287 |Email laure.dupuy@ubc.ca
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