Funded by Mitacs and conducted by researchers from the University of Waterloo’s School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, this study explored how youth employment and climate action were considered in COVID-19 responses.
Envisioning Futures Conversation Cards
Climate conversations are often daunting, full of jargon, and constrained by what is "practical." Envisioning Futures pulls threads from "design fiction" approaches, prompting users to explore possible just, climate-resilient futures, and discuss how we might collectively achieve them. Available in English and en français.
Municipal Infiltration Manual
The Infiltration Manual aims to demystify municipal governance structures and provide youth with practical knowledge and tools on how to take climate action at the local level.
Creativity for the Climate
We worked with our summer 2020 artist-in-residence, Savanna Harvey, to guide users in testing how performance art can brighten reflections on our climate futures.
Moving the Needle Virtual Gallery
This arts-based cohort convened young creatives in order to explore the questions, "Where are we now?" "Where do we want to go?" and "How do we get there?" in regards to climate action and a low-carbon economy.