Launch of the 5th edition of Climatoscope under the theme of adaptation to climate change

October 3 – 4:00-4:30 pm
Place : Agora

Le Climatoscope is a catalyst environment at the University of Sherbrooke (Canada), around which arise series of activities, including Le Climatoscope journal, to popularize science and transfer knowledge in all disciplines investigating climate change.

Le Climatoscope journal publishes its 5th issue, on the theme of adaptation to climate change. With popular scientific articles as diverse and topical as: the carbon border adjustment adopted by the European Union; the adaptation of seals in the St. Lawrence River to the new conditions of pack ice; or the recognition of traditional knowledge in Senegal.

In collaboration with the ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, the journal has opened its pages to contributions from international research. To enhance its outreach, the journal is published in two versions: French and English. You can download it free of charge on our web site, or pick it up at the University of Sherbrooke – Climate Change Research booth in the exhibit hall.

Participants

Annie Chaloux, Professor, School of Applied Politics, University training center for the environment and sustainable development, University of Sherbrooke and Head of Le Climatoscope

Jean Lemire, Emissary for Climate change, Northern and Arctic Affairs by the Government of Québec

Alain Webster, President of the Advisory Committee on Climate Change of Government of Québec, Professor, Business School, University of Sherbrooke