On June 5, 2020, Montreal was the North American host city for World Environment Day. To mark this occasion, Espace pour la vie and the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) organized an event to reflect on and imagine the future of our planet, our cities, our spaces, and the coexistence of species, including humans.
The virtual meeting, titled Unlocking human potential for biodiversity, brought together more than 170 participants from scientific, artistic, and educational fields, as well as citizens, activists, and Indigenous peoples from Quebec, Canada, and beyond.
An inspiring panel
One of the highlights of the event was a panel featuring four internationally renowned scientists. These committed individuals explored the theme of human potential to identify solutions and drive meaningful change.
- Anne-Sophie Gousse-Lessard Ph. D., researcher in social and environmental psychology and engaged citizen
- Matthieu Ricard Ph. D., author and initiator of humanitarian projects
- Stanley Asah Ph. D., associate professor in conservation psychology
- Vandana Shiva Ph. D., ecofeminist and founder of Navdanya
The central question was: What must we understand about human beings—their motivations, ways of thinking, and actions—to enable us to have the necessary impact in shaping our policies, actions, communications, and projects?
Let yourself be inspired
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