CHALLENGES
As climate change is already affecting natural, economic and human environments, the team draws on its expertise in participatory strategies to support citizen and organizational engagement around “Climate Plan” initiatives.
PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
In collaboration with the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality (RCM), the team designs and facilitates the engagement process for the Plan climat Manicouagan, an initiative that places residents and municipal teams at the heart of the discussion. Through a public survey, public consultations and meetings with key individuals and organizations across the territory, the process has helped identify local concerns, perceived vulnerabilities and priority actions to strengthen regional resilience.
In parallel, MU Conseils also supported the Témiscamingue RCM in a similar process, relying on open dialogue and collaboration with technical experts to better understand climate risks and adapt land-use planning, development and territorial management strategies.
RESULTS
- Stronger collective awareness of the effects of climate change;
- An in-depth analysis of local realities and the emergence of a shared vision for the future of the territories;
- Targeted adaptation priorities, tools for local decision-makers and lasting connections among regional stakeholders.
