Event organized in collaboration with

At this conference organized in collaboration with Ouranos, Jean-Philippe Meloche, full professor at Université de Montréal and CIRANO researcher and Fellow, presented the results of a study on the implementation of eco-fiscal tools for conservation and adaptation to climate change in the St. Lawrence Lowlands.

Most of the eco-fiscal measures used around the world apply to the energy and transportation sectors to reduce GHG emissions. Very little is being done to adapt to climate change, even though it is a real threat to habitat for species at risk. In Quebec, the St. Lawrence Lowlands are experiencing anthropogenic pressures that threaten the ecological balance. What is more, this region has been affected by major flooding in recent years, hence the importance of adaptation measures in terms of land management. In this exploratory study, the authors examine the contribution of eco-fiscal measures to the protection of natural areas in the St. Lawrence Lowlands.

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