Congratulations to Laurence Boudreault, recipient of the Climate Action Scholarship!
We are delighted to announce that Laurence Boudreault has been awarded the « Climate Action 2023 – 2024 Scholarship », valued at $12,000. This scholarship, awarded by the Advisory Committee on Climate Change in collaboration with the Quebec Research Fund (FRQ), is a well-deserved recognition of her academic excellence and the importance of her work in the fight against climate change in Quebec!
Laurence Boudreault is currently a doctoral student in forestry science at Laval University, and a member of the Renewable Materials Research Centre (CRMR). She works under the supervision of Alexis Achim, Full Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics (FFGG) and CRMR member, and the co-supervision of Maude Flamand-Hubert, Associate Professor at the FFGG and member of the CRMR.
Her project is entitled « A guide to best practices for establishing a dialogue between indigenous knowledge, scientific research and government action, with the aim of adapting to climate change ». The aim is to facilitate the reconciliation of the diverse knowledge and perspectives of Quebec’s Aboriginal Peoples, forestry stakeholders and political decision-makers, with a view to jointly developing climate change adaptation strategies. This co-production process aims to harmoniously integrate traditional and contemporary knowledge to better respond to current climate challenges.
These research investigations have the potential to generate significant scientific and societal impacts. They are likely to strengthen scientific advisory skills by developing recommendations designed to support the efforts of the Advisory Committee on Climate Change.
Congratulations, Laurence, on this remarkable achievement, and good luck with your research!
Project summary
Forestry is a key industry in Quebec and one that must play a role in achieving sustainable development, protecting biodiversity, and adapting to climate change. Moreover, the contribution of indigenous knowledge and its potential in the fight against climate change have been amply documented in scientific studies and no longer need to be demonstrated. The co-production of knowledge, when it integrates different perspectives, represents a process that makes it possible to obtain a more complete understanding of the issues, leading to the development of response strategies that are democratic, informed, and enjoy greater acceptance among the population. However, the methods for mobilizing this knowledge and co-constructing knowledge that can be implemented within the framework of public policy remain insufficiently documented, and obstacles persist. With this in mind, we propose a guide to improve our capacity to adapt to climate change, by adopting a genuine co-production approach.
Climate Action Scholarships
For the second year running, the Advisory Committee on Climate Change and the the Quebec Research Fund (FRQ) announce the launch of the Climate Action Grants program. The purpose of this program is to support the development and implementation of public policies aimed at combating climate change in Quebec. It is particularly aimed at post-graduate students, with a view to encouraging them to play an active role in the fight against climate change.
Projects selected for this scholarship program will be expected to contribute new scientific advances to support the Committee’s advisory efforts. They will cover a wide range of topics, from technological and social aspects to public health and artistic approaches. The knowledge thus generated will be used to inform policy decisions and could have a significant impact on society. The program is open to all doctoral students registered at a Quebec university. Winners will be asked to carry out a research project lasting four to six months, with the possibility of publishing their results on the Committee’s website.