ECF Mobilizing Community Climate Action by Future Museum Curators
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ECF Mobilizing Community Climate Action by Future Museum Curators is an 18-month (2021–2022) school-based community project supported by the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF). The project capitalizes on the MoCC's experience in climate outreach and advocacy and represents a unique model of experiential and problem-based learning through curating an exhibition that inspires community pro-climate actions. Student participants (our 'Future Curators') will have the opportunity to showcase their works at the MoCC and will reach a larger audience worldwide through our various global partners.
Objectives
- To empower young people as a force for positive change by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in curating and communicating exhibits, so that they can make a meaningful contribution to climate action; and
- To encourage the community to respond to the messages conveyed in these exhibits and to take appropriate climate action.
Project Components
The core component of this project is a comprehensive training programme designed to provide young people with the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate climate change and sustainable development through technology-aided exhibitions.
Training Scope
- Knowledge of climate change and UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Curation and science communication skills
- Innovation know-how – AR technology
Learning Outcome
- Be able to identify and propose solutions to climate change and its impact
- Have basic knowledge of AR technology and its application in exhibitions
- Be able to curate their own exhibitions
- Be able to showcase their exhibits to a wider international audience through the MoCC's global partners
Various activities are designed to expand the reach and impact of the project, including:
- A social media campaign to share the climate solutions proposed by the students of Training Future Curators.
- A virtual gallery showcasing the interactive exhibitions curated by the students of Training Future Curators.
- A Future Curators' exhibition at the MoCC co-curated by the museum and the best student curators selected in the Training Future Curators.
Enquiries
Jennifer Cheng (3943 0817； jennifercheng@cuhk.edu.hk）
Disclaimer
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Environment and Conservation Fund and the Environmental Campaign Committee.
