EKOS Communications, Inc.

Produced a fast-paced, dynamic 2 min. video to promote Globe 2008 - an international conference and trade fair on business and the environment - through e-mail distribution.

In-Kind Contribution from EKOS Communications, Inc. Provided as media sponsorship

Provision of assistance in the production of multi-media educational materials/tools to enable Canadian school children to learn about the valuable ecological, economic and social roles the informal recyclers play world-wide. EKOS participated extensively in the conceptualization of the project as well as in the grant writing.

Funding sought from Canadian International Development Agency through their Global Classroom Initiative.

Provision of assistance with the development and delivery of a series of workshops in Sao Paulo, Brazil designed to build capacity among informal recyclers to produce and post their own stories on the Internet using audio/visual materials. Additionally, provision of production, direction and editing expertise towards the completion of a video designed to invoke greater cooperation and support from local governments. EKOS also participated extensively in the grant writing as well.

Funding from International Development Research Council (IDRC) and a private donor.

Assisted with conceptional realization of purpose and messages for engagement with program volunteers, as well as developed and facilitated a two part workshop to achieve desired goals and objectives.

Client: Saanich Parks

Development of a private website integrating aspects of social networking with on-line forums and application of facilitated interpersonal techniques both designed to enable knowledge transfer between municipal government representatives (mayors, councilors, and senior policy-advisers), scientists and engineers concerning the adaptation of water infrastructure to climate change.

Funded by Natural Resources Canada.