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GEF Seventh Assembly
On August 26th, delegates of the 2023 Global Environment Facility (GEF) were invited to join us at our vibrant campus atop Burnaby Mountain for two exciting and immersive labs: the Sustainable Mobility Innovation Lab and the Food System Climate Action Lab.
LAB #1: SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY INNOVATION
This lab showcased Simon Fraser University’s enduring dedication to creating sustainable cities and communities through 4 themes:
- Micro-Mobility: Experiencing SFU’s Last-Mile Innovations
- SFU’s Journey to 1200 EV Chargers by 2030: Pioneering Workplace Charging Transition
- Public Transportation for a Sustainable Future: SFU’s Collaborative Approach
- Universities as the Future Gas Stations: Institutional Assets for Clean Mobility
LAB #2: FOOD SYSTEM ACTION LAB
This lab will explored innovative, action-ready, and scalable solutions within the food system sector. The lab was divided into 3 destinct themes:
- Culinary Journey: Tour 14 distinct stations, featuring selections that focus on plant-forward,sustainable, and locally sourced options
- A Deep Dive into Frontier Collective: Exploring technological and social innovations, Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI),hydroponic systems, and enzyme technology
- Innovator Engagement: meet with entrepreneurs and experts from British Columbia’s: agricultural, agri-food, seafood, and food and beverage processing sectors
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