Introduction to the impacts of climate change and adaptation solutions
Summary of the activity
This training activity defines certain key terms for better understanding the impacts of climate change in Quebec and the different adaptation strategies, then presents examples for the entire province as well as for certain regions and economic sectors.
General objective
Gain a general understanding of the impacts of climate change in Quebec and the different solutions to minimize them.
What you’ll learn
Summarize the main concepts underlying the impacts of climate change
Distinguish between different adaptation strategies
Identify a variety of hazards caused by climate change in Quebec, as well as their impacts at the regional level
Match regional climate change impacts to possible adaptation solutions to address them
Describe the scales of adaptation measures
Duration and format
In French only
About 2 hours
Lecture with question period
Real-time
Online
By registration only
Free
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Presenter
Myriam Beauchamp is a graduate of the environmental field with a master's degree in climatology and climate change. She has extensive expertise in project management and has acted as a consultant in sustainable development and the environment. Scientific popularization, knowledge transfer and training have always been part of her professional career. She has even collaborated with Ouranos on a project with the Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation to develop an adaptation plan for aboriginal communities.
At Ouranos since April 2024, she holds the role of Mobilization and Knowledge Transfer Specialist.
