UniC Summit 2021

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Panelists: Lisa Qiluqqi Koperqualuk, Graeme Reed, Marco Ramirez

All over the world, Indigenous peoples are most often exposed to the effects of climate change that threaten their livelihoods, cultures and ways of life. In its latest assessment report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) considers that “indigenous, local and traditional knowledge systems and practices, including indigenous peoples’ holistic views of their communities and environment” are an asset in addressing climate change. In this activity, Lisa Koperqualuk, Inuk woman (Canada) will be accompanied by Graem Reed, member of the Anishinaabe Nation (Canada) and Marco Ramirez from the Tz’utujil people, Tz’utujil: Tz’ikin Jaay, Tz’olöj Ya’, Iximulew (Guatemala). All three will share their visions and realities about one of the greatest planetary challenges: the climate.

Panelists: Audrey Pomerleau-Boivin, Cassandra Lamontagne, Erna Maters, Explane

With the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in many countries by 2030, the workshop aims to present various university initiatives implemented around the world to reduce GHG emissions from campuses. Four panelists will share with you the initiatives undertaken by their universities to reduce their GHG emissions in addition to answering your questions during a Question & Answer session at the end of the panel. The workshop is bilingual, with simultaneous translation available in French and English.

Panelists: Brian Gallant, Elizabeth May, Jean Charest, Kathleen Wynne

This hour will be dedicated to Canadian politicians that marked considerably the last years. Through an open discussion on the environment, these public figures will prove you that placing pressing matters of sustainable development shall be put in the front seat. Many themes will trace their respective backgrounds and will probably answer questions you always had on them! A public event not to miss!

Panelists : Benoit Limoges, Luc Descroix

Panelists : Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Marwah Rizqy

These young politicians are gutsy! They found themselves on the center stage quickly after leaving school benches. With a pleasant formula, a conversation will take form with these leaders that will explain the path that they took before ending in active politics. They will play the game of answering your questions and reflections to make you think about the impacts of young wolves in politics for the environment. An open discussion to the General public that may convince you to make a career in public service!