2017 WWF Virtual Food Lab
FOOD LAB PROCESS
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What was the Food Lab ? A facilitated and virtual open space for people to share , listen , learn and decide what they might do next in their work within the Food Practice .
How did it work ? Over the course of two days , we hosted a series of presentations and conversations on topics that the practice members proposed , along with a few dynamic digital workshops and breakout groups to help unlock creativity , find cohesion and synergy across our work .
What else stands out ? During the Food Lab , participants freely chose what sessions to virtually “ attend ” and engage with . From discussions around the stewardship of soils to explorations of sustainable food systems , Food Lab sessions were as diverse as the participants who joined in .
Who brought this to life ? The Food Lab was designed and facilitated by an organising team of volunteers who came together to explore new ways of collaborating openly within and across global practices . The organizing team worked across time zones and harnessed the power of collective action to bring the Lab to life .
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FOOD LAB ORGANIZING TEAM __
Lydia Gaskell Design and Impact Specialis , WWF-UK
Sheila O ’ Connor Former Interim Deputy , Food Practice , WWF International
Jean-François Timmers Interim Food Practice Leader and Global Soy Lead , WWF-Brazil
Ben Riddle Shepherd of Culture - Consultant , WWF International
Dion Ward Utreras Senior Conservation Analyst , Program Design and Impact , WWF-Brasil
Michael Mikov Former Strategic Planner , WWF International
Michel Bachmann Shepherd of Culture - Consultant , WWF
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International
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAB , GET IN TOUCH __
Food Practice Jean-François Timmers jeantimmers @ wwf . org . br
Food Lab and running your own virtual workshops Lydia Gaskell lgaskell @ wwf . org . uk
Facilitation and community building Ben Riddle benjamesriddle @ gmail . com
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