Conducting a Systematic Scoping Review to Identify Climate Change Programming for Young Children
Food Recovery for Rhode Island Expansion
LONG-TERM GOAL To empower Extension professionals with the resources to address climate change through impactful programming for future generations PROJECT CONTEXT Long-term climate action requires educating young chil- dren—especially in under-resourced communities—shaping their behavior and preparing them to champion solutions as they grow. Educating children also influences parents, creating a ripple effect of awareness within families and communities. GOALS FOR NTAE GRANT PERIOD • Conduct a systematic scoping review of existing climate change education programs for young children, their families, and caregivers—including programming de- veloped and/or delivered by Extension educators and non-Extension resources. • Prepare a peer-reviewed publication to reach a wider audience of Extension faculty and staff, in Arizona and beyond.
LONG-TERM GOAL To prevent food waste and diversion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance food security PROJECT CONTEXT Food waste, food insecurity, climate change, and food justice are interconnected challenges that require consumer behavior change and community development. GOALS FOR NTAE GRANT PERIOD • Empower communities through education, dialogue, and volunteerism by building on the success of the Food Recovery for Rhode Island program. • Document, publish, and present a ready-to-duplicate-and-mod- ify consumer education and community development Extension program that any interested state can implement. • Create a universal evaluation tool to communicate impact nationally. • Initiate national collaboration among Extension professionals engaged in the food recovery and volunteerism fields.
TEAM LEADS Amanda Missimer, PhD, RD, LDN
Clinical Assistant Professor University of Rhode Island
Vanessa Venturini, MESM State Program Leader Master Gardener Program & Food Recovery for Rhode Island University of Rhode Island CATALYSTS Rick Klemme, PhD Dyremple Marsh, PhD
TEAM LEADS Daniel McDonald, PhD Extension Specialist, Professor/ Director of Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona
Katherine E. Speirs, PhD Associate State Specialist &
Associate Professor University of Arizona
MENTOR Trudy Rice, MS Kansas State University
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2023-2024 YEARBOOK | EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE
EXTENSION FOUNDATION/NTAE | 2023-2024 YEARBOOK
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