Theme Day
Présentiel November 28, 2022Traduction simultanée français-anglais pour l'ensemble de l'activité (Simultaneous French-English translation for the entire activity)
Climate change has an impact on nearly two dozen natural hazards (e.g., extreme heat, floods, droughts, pollen) that affect the physical, mental, and social health of diverse populations (e.g., the elderly, disadvantaged, or First Nations). The intensification of these natural hazards calls for a better understanding of the health consequences they cause and for addressing adaptation measures to mitigate them. Assessing the vulnerability of one’s region is the first step in developing an adaptation plan and implementing the right measures in the right places. Several regional health authorities have begun this process and are adapting it to the specific characteristics of their jurisdictions and organizations.
This day will provide participants with a better understanding of the foundations, methods, and implementation of the regional health climate vulnerability assessment, in addition to providing feedback on current experiences. It will also demonstrate the value of regional vulnerability assessment in developing an evidence-based adaptation plan and consulting with partners to reduce the health impacts and social inequities caused by climate change.
This event is intended for public health stakeholders engaged in an adaptation process as well as for those wishing to implement one. It is also intended for CISSS and CIUSSS professionals and managers, as well as regional stakeholders such as municipalities, community organizations, and government departments interested in working with local public health authorities to more effectively address climate change. This day is relevant to all areas of health, as climate change affects virtually all of them.
At the end of the day, participants will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for a vulnerability assessment, its usefulness, the barriers and facilitators to conducting it, and the vulnerability factors and effects of a changing climate on population health and institutions;
- Better plan a vulnerability assessment and climate adaptation process with relevant stakeholders using available methods and tools;
- Illustrate the role and importance of public health, and more broadly of the Réseau de la santé et des services sociaux, in the fight against climate change.
Half-day moderator:
- Lessard, Isabelle, , Chief Scientist, Unpointcinq.
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
JASP Keynotes for all
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Break – Tour of poster presentations and exhibitors
10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
A word of welcome
Plan for the day and objectives;
Links with other climate change days;
Overview of evaluation projects in the Réseau de la santé et des services sociaux.
Lessard, Isabelle, Chief Scientist, Unpointcinq.
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
The ABCs of climate vulnerability and adaptation assessment
What should we know before we start?
Objectives;
Basic concepts (e.g., vulnerability, risk, adaptation, climate scenarios);
Types of assessments and plans;
The adaptation cycle.
How do we assess vulnerability and develop an adaptation plan?
The stages of implementation;
Data sources;
Methods and tools;
The follow-up.
What are the conditions for success and challenges?
Administrative and contextual levers and obstacles;
Skills and information;
Cognitive biases.
Isabelle Charron, cheffe de l’équipe de transfert des connaissances et de formation, Ouranos.
This activity includes a 10-minute quiz with participants.
11:15 a.m. to noon
Panel: Reconciliation with the vision and reality of First Nations
The importance of First Nations traditional knowledge in vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans.
The link between climate, climate change, subsistence activities, and the environment in First Nations communities.
Emergency measures in a First Nations context.
Reggie Tomatuk, Environmental Health Planning, Programming, and Research Officer, Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.
Kellyann Meloche, Senior Manager, Disaster Risk Management, Canadian Red Cross.
Two more panellists to be announced.
This activity includes a 15-minute question and answer period (time counted in the conference). Panellists will speak in English; real-time French translation will be available for those who prefer it.
Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Lunch – Tour of poster presentations and exhibitors
1:45 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.
What does a vulnerability assessment look like? The case of the Direction de santé publique de Montréal
The risk management approach to prioritizing climate health issues.
Presentation of the results of the evaluation and comparison with those of the participants in the room.
Collaboration with the Ville de Montréal to adapt measures during extreme heat events.
Lévesque, Martine, Climate Change Officer, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-Montréal.
This activity includes a 20-minute interactive risk prioritization activity.
2:35 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Breakout sessions: vulnerability assessment for adaptation
Presentation of results of a climate vulnerability assessment.
Discussion among participants at the same table on the potential use of the results in one’s practice in order to initiate adaptation.
Proposals for actions to be implemented in an adaptation plan.
Review of discussions and proposals
Ateliers animés par Maxime Boivin, chercheure en changements climatiques, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Short break
3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.
Where does mental health fit in? The indispensable inclusion of psychosocial vulnerability and adaptation
Psychosocial vulnerability factors.
Tools for determining and improving social resilience.
The adaptation plan designed for the Réseau de la santé et de services sociaux de Chaudières-Appalaches to reduce psychosocial vulnerabilities in the context of climate change.
Lafond, Audrey, Knowledge Transfer Officer, Chaire interdisciplinaire sur la santé et les services sociaux pour les populations rurales, Université du Québec à Rimouski.
This activity includes a 10-minute simulation with the participants.
4:10 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Last but not least: the vulnerability and adaptation of health infrastructure and emergency measures in the Outaouais region
Partnerships and consultations with local stakeholders.
The ups and downs of the process.
The vulnerability assessment tool for buildings.
The climate adaptation plan for infrastructure and emergency measures at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais.
Ndandji, Éric, Senior Advisor in Sustainable Development and Performance, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais.
This activity includes a 10-minute discussion period with the participants.
4:50 p.m. to 5:05 p.m.
Conclusion
Summary of the day’s events.
Presentation of the toolbox.
Project follow-ups.
Lessard, Isabelle, Chief Scientist, Unpointcinq.
Scientific committee of the day
Leaders
- David Demers-Bouffard, Scientific Advisor, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
- Céline Campagna, Institutional Researcher, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
Members
- Éric Litvak, Vice-President, Scientific Affairs, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
- Marie-Jo Ouimet, Medical Advisor in Environmental Health, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
- Jean-Pierre Trépanier, Director of Public Health, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval.
- Ann St-Jacques, Environmental Health Advisor, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec.
- Simon Beaudoin, Programming, and Research Officer, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Centre.
- Chantal Saucier, MAP Architect, Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
- Marion Vincens, Climate Change Advisor, Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation.
- Caroline Larrivée, Director of Scientific Programming, Ouranos.