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Dialogue Day: Economy, Biodiversity and Transformative Change

Updated: 8 hours ago

Next September, a must-attend strategic meeting will bring together experts, organizations, and decision-makers from all walks of life to identify the transformations and actions needed to better integrate biodiversity into Quebec's economy.


Given the urgency highlighted in the latest IPBES reports, it is imperative that we rethink our practices in order to move beyond current political and economic frameworks. This day of reflection will offer a unique opportunity to explore concrete solutions and co-construct a roadmap for sustainable change in the economy and governance, in line with the Nature Plan and the work of IPBES.


The conclusions of this event will be published to encourage collective mobilization and the involvement of a wide range of actors at the end of this decisive day.


Date: September 23, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Montreal Planetarium (4801 Pierre-de Coubertin Ave, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3V4). Thank you to Espace pour la Vie for their contribution.



Brief overview of the day's objectives:

  • Share a common understanding of biodiversity issues.

  • Analyze the impacts and dependencies of Quebec's economic sectors.

  • Assess the effects of different future scenarios.

  • Define sectoral visions and a common vision.

  • Identify the main barriers and levers for action.

  • Determine the solutions and changes needed to move forward.


Sectors represented: Agriculture and forestry, biodiversity and conservation, business and industry, energy and mining, finance and investment, government and municipalities, infrastructure and development, research and universities.


Agenda:


  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Welcome

  • 9:00–9:30 a.m.: Welcome remarks and presentation – Understanding the context

  • 9:30–10:15 a.m.: Sectoral workshop 1 – Exploring our reality

  • 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Break

  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Sectoral workshop 2 – Imagining the future of our sector

  • 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch and review of the morning session

  • 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Intersectoral workshop 1 – Building a shared vision

  • 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Sector workshop 3 – Defining key actions

  • 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Cross-sector workshop 2 – Going beyond our plans

  • 4:15 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.: Conclusion and thanks



Organizations and experts wishing to contribute to this discussion are invited to contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.

 
 
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