The CASCADES project: Key points on the impact of water deficits on ecosystems and human uses in Quebec
Speaker(s)
Description
The CASCADES project is intended to be a first step in identifying existing knowledge on the impact of water deficits on ecosystems and human uses.
Learn more about the research project behind this webinar.
Summary
In recent years, Quebec has experienced increasingly severe water deficit events with consequences all over the province, particularly during the summers of 2020 and 2021.
Water scarcity will worsen in duration, magnitude and severity over the coming decades due to climate change. Despite the growing importance of this issue, the documented consequences on ecosystems and human uses remain anecdotal.
The CASCADES project is intended to be a first step in identifying existing knowledge on the impact of water deficits on ecosystems and human uses.
Learning objectives
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Further your knowledge of the main consequences of episodes of severe water shortages on ecosystems and human uses
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Highlight the hydrological regions most likely to be affected in the future
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Discuss the knowledge that needs to be developed on these consequences
Speakers
Kristelle Audet
An economist by training, Kristelle joined Groupe AGÉCO in 2020. She directs and conducts various studies to develop knowledge and foster the adoption of practices contributing to the vitality of nature, society and the Quebec and Canadian economies. Before joining Groupe AGÉCO, Kristelle worked for nearly 10 years at the Conference Board of Canada. Over the last two years, she has deepened her understanding of climate change adaptation through various mandates, some in collaboration with Ouranos. Kristelle is also on the board of directors of the organization Workshops for Biodiversity.
Laurent Da Silva
With an educational background in economics and the environment, over the years Laurent has developed expertise in the integration of sustainable development issues into economic and financial analyses. In recent years, he has focused on understanding the economic implications of climate change on different members of society (citizens, municipalities, governments and businesses) and on the environment, but above all on demonstrating the profitability of fighting climate change in order to encourage action.
Daniel Tarte
Daniel is a versatile biologist with 30 years of experience as an environmental consultant. He began his career as a self-employed worker, then worked in multidisciplinary teams within major consulting firms for around fifteen years. In 2014, he co-founded T2. Throughout his career, he has carried out projects for a wide variety of clients, including Hydro-Québec, ministries, municipalities, engineering firms and individuals, in Canada and internationally. He has participated in a broad range of environmental assessments, characterizations of terrestrial and wetland ecosystems, and conservation, restoration and enhancement plans for natural environments and biodiversity.
Gabriel Rondeau-Genesse
Gabriel has a master’s degree in civil engineering with a specialization in hydrology from the University of Sherbrooke and has worked in the Climate Science and Climate Services group at Ouranos since 2015. He focuses primarily on studying the impact of climate change on hydrology in Quebec and has been actively involved in Ouranos’ support to INFO-Crue. In recent years, Gabriel has also worked on ways to facilitate and standardize the production of hydroclimatic scenarios at Ouranos.
