Symposium Prize Winners

Schedule

Workshop (December 18)

A Southern Plan for Quebec?

While the North Plan has been in the news for a few years, voices are rising to demand a South Plan for the biodiversity of Quebec.

In Quebec, biodiversity is highly concentrated in the southern part, where it is ten times higher than in areas further north. On the other hand, the southern territories are under considerable pressure and this has been the case for a long time. The loss of biodiversity is important because of habitat loss as a result of urban development and land drainage, natural resource exploitation, pollution, biological invasions and climate change. Governance of these territories remains a key issue to consider, since weak regulatory frameworks often lead to biodiversity loss.

The pressures affecting biodiversity induce profound changes in the functions and services provided by the ecosystems on which large parts of the economy and, more generally, our well-being depend on. Considering that biodiversity and ecosystems are the basis of any climate change adaptation strategy, Québec should also have a South Plan to guide the changes that are necessary in the way we occupy and manage the territory and the resources within it. 

The purpose of this workshop is to lay the groundwork for a white paper that proposes a roadmap for implementing ecosystem protection measures and maintaining the biodiversity and ecological services that we value.

The recent environmental and climate events highlight the importance of these issues for many actors, and the possibility of reaching a consensus on the actions to be implemented by these actors. This consensual vision gathered in this white paper will be unveiled at the next ACFAS convention.

EDI Workshop (December 19)

Diversity, equity and inclusion: how we can work towards a fairer academic environment

We use biodiversity as an index for environmental health, yet when looking at the different fields in biodiversity science, equity and inclusion are still lacking. In this workshop, we will debate the challenges we need to address to make academia a healthier and fairer environment as it becomes more inclusive to underrepresented groups. All participants are invited to share their thoughts along the workshop, as well as what they expect of the QCBS diversity policy, which is currently being debated by a student committee.

Plenary Speaker

Panels

Biodiversity and quantitative ecology: the state of play

Speakers:

QCBS Art Exhibition

For its 2019 symposium, the CSBQ will celebrate the artistic fiber of its members by hosting the very first edition of the CSBQ Art Exhibition!

All members, professors, research professionals and students, will be invited to present their work of art in any form * . Paintings, drawings, graphics and sculptures will be accepted, as well as literature, poetry, music, dance and theater. Obviously, the main goal is not to exhibit professional artwork, but rather to create a unique opportunity to showcase the explosive marriage of art and science.

The exhibition will open with a vernissage and it will then be accessible throughout the symposium to relax your brains and stimulate your creativity.

The success of this first edition depends on your participation: go without moderation!

* Photographic works will be reserved for the traditional photo contest.