[Seeds of Change] Urban Food Systems x Iceberg Model
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UPCOMING EVENT
1/22/20263 min read
Why it matters
Building a resilient food future for Singapore depends on farmers, distributors, tech innovators, and consumers working together in a land-constrained and highly globalized environment. Our food system balances high-tech indoor farms and traditional markets with global supply chains and waste management, making trade-offs between cost, footprint, and security difficult to navigate.
This workshop helps make those connections visible. Through a hands-on 3D Mapping experience, participants can better understand how policy, technology, and consumer habits interact, and identify where collaborative action can lead to a more secure and sustainable food system for Singapore—and our collective resilience.
Urban Food Systems
with Iceberg Modeling
Seeds of Change
A public workshop series that combines systems thinking and futures tools to help practitioners, changemakers and curious citizens think and decide differently in complexity.
See overview of the series here.
What is an Iceberg Model?
The Iceberg Model is a systems thinking tool designed to help us look beneath the surface of everyday events. While we often react only to what we can see (the tip of the iceberg), this model encourages us to dive deeper into the hidden patterns, structures, and mental models that actually drive behavior. By addressing these root causes, we can create lasting change rather than just "fighting fires."
This approach is especially useful for:
Identifying recurring problems that don't seem to go away with quick fixes
Uncovering the hidden systemic structures and policies that shape our behavior
Surfacing deep-seated beliefs and assumptions that keep a system stuck
Moving from a reactive mindset to a proactive, design-oriented way of thinking
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
A bird’s-eye view of Singapore’s urban food web and the systemic forces shaping it
Greater clarity on where innovation and advocacy can make the most meaningful impact
Practical insights you can apply to your business, community gardens, or personal consumption habits
Whether you’re new to the topic or already an industry professional, the session is designed to help you connect the dots and focus your energy more intentionally on the future of food.
Date: 18 Apr 2026, Sat
Time: 9.30–12.30pm
Venue: Kampung Kampus
Cost: S$30
The Facilitators
Boon Pei Ya
Founder, The Shoal Co.
Lee Zhong Han
Learning Facilitator, Host Lab
Priyadarshini Thillainathan
Founder, Chrysalis Quest Leadership Consulting
The Casegiver
Ground-Up Initiative
Non-Profit Society
Mission to connect people with Nature, Self & Others.
By creating a space to nurture connectedness, creativity & risk-taking, we aspire to build a 21st Century Kampung Culture that cultivates holistic solutions for a happier and more sustainable future.
Cai Bingyu
Kampung Architect, Groundup Initiative
Frequently asked questions
Who is this workshop for?
Individuals passionate about food security and local farming in city environments
Sustainability practitioners and urban growers looking to maximize resource efficiency
Policy makers, urban planners, or community leaders interested in systems thinking
Anyone curious about how global supply chains and local plates connect and where interventions can make a difference
Do I need to prepare anything?
You’ll receive a brief case overview ahead of time to help you get oriented. It’s a short read designed to help you participate fully, not a heavy assignment. Beyond that, there’s nothing to prepare—just bring your curiosity and willingness to engage.
This workshop series is supported by
Date: 18 Apr 2026, Sat
Time: 9.30–12.30pm
Venue: Kampung Kampus
Cost: S$30
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