NEWS AND INTERVENTIONS

The draft version of the Canadian Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance is now open for public comment. This taxonomy aims to steer investments toward activities compatible with the climate transition by establishing common criteria for identifying economic activities that contribute to Canada’s climate goals. The proposed version states that the integration of biodiversity will be addressed in the next phases of the taxonomy’s development. Our RESPONSE Climate change and biodiver

We are launching today, in collaboration with the Québec Youth Network for Biodiversity (GYBN Québec) and Jeunes pour l’intendance écologique (JIÉ), a major consultation aimed at better understanding the priorities, concerns, and aspirations of Québec’s youth regarding biodiversity. Open to people aged 35 and under who live in Québec, this consultation aims to create a space where young people can make their voices heard and contribute to discussions about the future of biodi

We will participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), taking place in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 18 to 30, 2026. This global conference will bring together governments, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, researchers, and other key stakeholders committed to advancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. We will be present to contribute to discussions, help make them accessible,

Description The interim executive director oversees the overall management of the organization during the parental leave replacement period. The role combines strategic, managerial, and operational responsibilities. The organization relies on a network of volunteers, freelancers, and partners. ABOUT Ateliers pour la biodiversité is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 that aims to place biodiversity at the heart of decision-making within organizations and Quebec society.

May 22, 2026 - On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, more than thirty representatives from organizations, the scientific community, and civil society are calling for a clear, transparent, and coherent roadmap to achieve Québec’s biodiversity targets by 2030. In 2022, during COP15 held in Montréal, Québec endorsed the Kunming–Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, through which the international community set ambitious goals to halt and reverse bi

On May 22, we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, with this year’s theme: “Acting locally, driving global impact.” On this occasion, we will host an event to celebrate and discuss the progress made and the challenges faced in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Framework in Quebec, within its municipalities, and across various sectors of society. Date: May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: In-person at the Maison du développement durable de Montré

We are pleased to contribute to the organization of the first day of the Colloquium of the Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS), a flagship event that brings together researchers and municipal stakeholders committed to protecting biodiversity. The QCBS Conference is an important annual event for sharing advances in biodiversity science in Quebec. It highlights innovative initiatives and strengthens collaboration between academia, municipalities, government, and commu

We are proud to have collaborated with the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change and its partners on the Nature-Études Program, a new program for secondary schools in Quebec. This initiative, which stems from the Nature Plan 2030, offers students in grades 7 through 9 a hands-on immersion in natural environments, allowing them to discover Quebec's biodiversity and ecosystems. Through wildlife observation, species monitoring, responsible sport fishin

We are very pleased to announce the publication of this report, which marks a key milestone in a collective effort undertaken in recent months by Finance Montréal, CRABE (Center for Applied Research on Biodiversity and Ecosystems), Credo, and our team. Between February and March 2025, 38 organizations from the finance, research, non-profit, and other sectors helped define the conditions necessary to better integrate biodiversity into financial decisions in Quebec. The report