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Science Café
Gardenhouse, Jurong Lake Gardens
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In conjunction with UNTAME by Science Centre Singapore
Scan for instructions to get to Jurong Lake Gardens
Please note that Gardenhouse is located at southern portion of Gardens
Food sustainability and climate change are inextricably linked. While climate change affects global food security, sustainable food production and consumption practices have also come to the forefront as we face challenges of a warming Earth.
Singapore is actively addressing food sustainability challenges through edible urban agriculture and regenerative farming practices. How will the way we eat and live transform? Join us as we explore the journey toward a zero-waste nation and a resilient food future.
Buffet lunch will be served after the event. Get your tickets now!
Recommended for ages 12 and above.
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Lydia Konig
Transmedia Science Writer, Science Centre Singapore.
Lydia will provide sneaks of UNTAME by Science Centre and show how this year’s food theme attempts to make food science digestible to everyone.
Robert Li
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, Singrass Pte Ltd.
Mr Li will be speaking on Singrass’ approach to urban agriculture. Singrass is a technology company that addresses urban concerns of indoor air quality and sustainable urban agriculture.
Talk will be conducted in Mandarin with English subtitles.
Cuifen Pui
Programming, Boon Lay Nature Garden
Co-lead, Project Black Gold
Co-creator, Food Citizen Pte Ltd
Cuifen will share a ground-up perspective of what Singapore could be as a regenerative and edible city. This includes Singapore's potential as a city with biodiverse edible landscapes and community composting locations nestled island wide.
Dr Wilson Wong
Deputy Director, Curator, Jurong Lake Gardens.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, NUS Food Science & Technology.
Dr Wilson will introduce participants to the Edible Gardens of Jurong Lake Gardens. A leading horticulturist and edible plant specialist, Dr Wilson will speak on planting style, and plant selection, as well as the purpose of the Edible Gardens and community engagement efforts.
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PROGRAMME
| 9:30am | UNTAME – An Eat-mersive Experience |
| 9:45am | Establishing Green and Sustainable Indoor Environments |
| 10:05am | Seeds of Regeneration: Community Composting, Ecosystem Stewardship, and Edible Landscapes Cuifen Pui Programming, Boon Lay Nature Garden Co-lead, Project Black Gold Co-creator, Food Citizen Pte Ltd |
| 10:25am | Edible Gardens of Jurong Lake Gardens |
| 11:00am | Q&A and Discussion |
| 11:30am | Lunch |
| 12:30pm | End |
