Cascades of consequences of a severe water shortage in a future climate for two areas of Quebec
Summary of the presentation
Following on the CASCADES Phase 1 project, the CASCADES Phase 2 project aims to further investigate the chain of consequences of a severe water shortage in a future climate in two integrated water management zones by watershed :
The Rivière du Nord integrated water management zone (Rivière du Nord watershed organization)
The Nicolet River integrated water management zone (COPERNIC watershed organization)
Based on a storyline approach and two workshops in the field, the project team developed location-specific fictional narratives describing a future water shortage and its consequences, incorporating specific features of the two areas being studied.
This exercise also made it possible to delve deeper into the benefits and limitations associated with the use of storylines to make the climate-related disturbances experienced during episodes of severe low water feel more real.
Learning objectives:
Gain knowledge of the chain of possible consequences during a severe water shortage, both in general and at the scale of the two watersheds under study
Understand the utility of storylines in identifying the possible consequences associated with an extreme climate event in a future climate
Learn lessons to facilitate local adaptation to severe water shortages
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* Presentation in french
Expected consequences of worsening severe water shortages in Quebec (CASCADES project - Phase 2) - Study case
Speaker(s)
Kristelle Audet is a senior advisor at Groupe AGÉCO. Since 2020, she has been leading and conducting sectoral strategic studies and planning aimed at stimulating the adoption of practices that contribute to the vitality and resilience of Quebec's nature, society, and economy. In 2024, Kristelle coordinated the work of the Climate Change Adaptation Expert Group (GEA). Since 2022, she has also been coordinating the CASCADES project for Ouranos, which focuses on the socioeconomic and ecosystemic consequences of periods of water shortage in Quebec.
Kristelle holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and a bachelor's degree in business administration from HEC Montréal. She also sits on the board of directors of the organization Ateliers pour la biodiversité.
A versatile biologist, Daniel Tarte has 32 years of experience as an environmental consultant. He has participated in a wide range of environmental assessments, terrestrial and wetland ecosystem characterizations, and conservation, restoration, and enhancement plans for natural environments and biodiversity. Throughout his career, he has carried out projects for a diverse clientele, including Hydro-Québec, government departments, municipalities, engineering firms, and individuals, both in Canada and internationally. Daniel particularly enjoys setting up, managing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Laurent Da Silva has over 10 years of experience in managing risks and opportunities related to climate change. With over 5 years of experience as a senior economist at Ouranos, he has developed an approach that integrates economic considerations into environmental management decision-making. Whether in academic research, strategic consulting in the financial sector, or organic market gardening, his professional career has been shaped by a desire to make a difference.
