As part of a six-week internship with Ocean Uprise x Parley for the Oceans, we were tasked with creating and implementing an individual impact project which involved our local community in an activity that promotes activism for our oceans.

'How Low Can You Go?' becomes 'How Low Can You (Make Sea Level) Go?'

By connecting the concept of limbo with SLR projections, passers-by are introduced or reminded of the seriousness of SLR, in a fun & approachable manner to enhance community action without fear-mongering or inducing panic.

• The health of the environment is in limbo. Sea Level Rise is both a symptom of environmental degradation, and a threat to inhabitants on land and sea. Did that scare you into action? Or make you freeze? Let’s try something else: shake out your muscles, let loose, and see how low you can (make sea level) go with a game of limbo. 

Using knowledge gained from my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, sustainable design principles were at the forefront of each design element.

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• Around 50 strangers let their curiosity get the best of them, by wandering over and participating in the game.

• Many conversations were held with kids & adults alike, about the health of the oceans, SLR, and what that means for themselves, and other communities.

• Participants left feeling more empowered & inspired, without the usual daunting messaging of environmental activism.

• Plus, due to the generous donations by the local gelateria, Bottega, and coffee shop, Malobo, the 2nd and 3rd prize winners walked away with a bit more than inspiration!

• And, largely due to the generous prize donations, final expenses totaled 62% of the allocated budget.