Adapting today for resilience tomorrow: The Quebec business ecosystem is taking action
Summary of the presentation
Climate change is profoundly transforming our economy and our business models. To remain competitive and sustainable, it is urgent to adapt now.
This webinar, as part of Ouranos’ scientific programming in support of an economy that is in keeping with climate realities, offers you a look at the challenges, opportunities and methods associated with strengthening the resilience of businesses and strategic sectors, from the scale of an organization to the entire economic ecosystem.
On the agenda :
Unveiling of the special Adaptation and Resilience issue of the Business Transition Barometer (2025 edition), written in partnership with QNP
Results of a consultation with leading Quebec economic networks on climate change adaptation, in collaboration with G15+
Two initiatives to support climate change adaptation in the food and tourism sectors
Closing panel on sharing experiences from inspiring participants in climate change adaptation
Learning objectives :
Improve your understanding of Quebec economic agents’ current state of adaptation, and the obstacles and opportunities they face
Learn about organizational and industry-wide climate change adaptation processes
Draw inspiration from the experiences of engaged economic agents in Quebec
Get inspired by the stories of committed Quebec economic players
Register for the webinar to get the ZOOM link.
* Presentation in french
Speaker(s)
Anne-Josée Laquerre is the Executive Director and co-founder of QNP, an independent, non-profit think tank whose mission is to drive climate action among SMEs in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, net-positive economy. Previously, she worked for more than 25 years in communications and social responsibility at major companies, including Noranda, Domtar, Merck Frosst, FPInnovations (Paprican), Bombardier Aerospace, and Aimia. A recipient of a 2020 Clean50 award and a certified public relations professional, she holds a Master of Science in Marketing and a BBA from HEC Montréal, and has completed an executive program at Harvard University: Aligning Sustainability with Business Performance.
Elia Paumelle holds a master's degree in business administration from ESSEC Business School in France. She specializes in corporate social responsibility and climate change adaptation. She worked for two years at Orange, a major French telecommunications group, as a project manager for responsible digital technology research. She then moved into sustainable finance, becoming a social and environmental impact analyst for investment firms.
At Ouranos since 2023, she offers applied expertise and advice on climate change adaptation and sustainable business management for the deployment of Ouranos' scientific programming and the management of support initiatives for key players.
Laurence Coulombe holds a bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Communication and a master's degree in Environmental Sciences from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She has worked at the Outaouais Regional Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development, where she developed the organization's expertise in climate change adaptation. In collaboration with various partners from academic, municipal, community, and public health circles, Laurence has also carried out numerous projects and developed tools to help communities in the Outaouais region adapt to the impacts of urban heat islands and flooding. Her career has led her to develop expertise in regional consultation, organizational support, and climate change adaptation planning, enabling her to address the complexity of socio-environmental issues.
Laurence joined the adaptation science coordination team at Ouranos in January 2022 and is responsible for implementing measures to support climate change adaptation in the tourism sector.
