End Food Waste Australia - Current Food Waste Activity Compilation
This is an opportunity to help make real change to end food waste and food insecurity.
Student opportunity type
Degree level
About
End Food Waste Australia is leading impactful and research-informed food waste action through partnerships that will make real change from paddock to plate.
Together with our partners, we aim to create a more productive, sustainable and resilient Australian food system by ending food waste and food insecurity.
Our vision is an Australia without food waste, starting with halving food waste by 2030.
Project: Current Food Waste Activity Compilation
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Internship details |
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Internship Availability |
Semester 2, 2024 |
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Internship Discipline/s |
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Internship Level |
2nd or 3rd yr undergraduate; or postgraduate coursework |
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Available to International Students |
No |
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Preferred Project Skills: |
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Clearances Required |
No |
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Host Supervisor |
Carolyn Cameron Stop Food Waste Australia Sector Action Plan Lead E: Carolyn.cameron@fightfoodwastecrc.com.au T: 0434 666 304 |
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Location |
Regus Offices Level 4 Gateway offices @ Canberra airport Remote time TBD if desired/required
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Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern |
The student will gain experience in conducting background research to inform larger research projects, engaging with stakeholders, and synthesising information to inform strategic decision making and addressing duplication of activities. |
Summary:
To develop a compilation of current food waste reduction activity in Australia:
- Review current state and federal initiatives that impact food waste
- Map activities to the 23 interventions identified in the FIAL National food waste strategy feasibility study
- Review current private sector food waste reduction activities – publicly stated targets, goals or objectives
- Map those activities to the 23 interventions identified in the FIAL National food waste strategy feasibility study
- Review current food industry sector group and NFP organisation food waste initiatives – eg OzHarvest’s Fight food waste
- Map those activities to the 23 interventions identified in the FIAL National food waste strategy feasibility study
- Compile above mapping activities in a single document, presented in the most appropriate format
Regular meetings will be established with the Australian Food Pact team.