| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.51 |
| Liaison | Mat Thijssen |
| Submission Date | Nov. 6, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Waterloo
IN-26: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mat
Thijssen Sustainability Manager Sustainability Office |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The University of Waterloo has partnered with ClimateActionWR, local school boards, and the Waterloo Global Science Initiative to develop a collaborative board game using to encourage youth awareness and participation in local action on mitigating climate change. The Energize game uses real-world data on energy and emissions from Waterloo Region, and provides action cards for participants to find different ways of generating clean energy or reducing energy consumption through efficiency programs.
The game has been utilized in classrooms, and at large-scale events such as the Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fair and the Global Youth Forum led by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, reaching over 850 students and community members in its first 6 months.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Air & Climate
Energy
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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