Strategic support for RCMs in deploying the new OGATs
Habitat presents its three-pronged strategic support offer to Quebec's MRCs, to help them deploy the new OGATs.
Biodiversity, a key ally in the fight against climate change
The climate change crisis, with the collapse of biodiversity as a backdrop, represents a colossal challenge that nature's solutions can help us meet.
A look back at COP16: The state of play for biodiversity protection
In this article, Habitat takes a look back at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, with highlights, successes and issues still under discussion.
A new partnership to monitor and conserve biodiversity in Guinea
Habitat is pleased to announce a new partnership between the Guinean Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, GEO BON, UPA DI and Habitat that marks an important step in accelerating biodiversity conservation in Guinea.
NatureInvest : Habitat launches an innovative new tool to assess the impact of financial investments on biodiversity
Habitat is proud to announce the launch of its new NatureInvest investment decision support tool for financial institutions and investment funds. This innovative tool will enable investors and lenders to quickly assess, on a rigorous scientific basis, the potential impact on biodiversity of an investment in a project or company, responding to a growing demand for sustainable investment practices.
Conversation with Andrew Gonzalez, co-founder of Habitat and co-chair of the IPBES Monitoring Biodiversity & Nature’s Contributions to People.
Nature provides vital services to human populations. It is our greatest ally in the face of the threats posed by climate change. And yet, nature is deteriorating all over the world due to the pressures exerted on biodiversity by human activities. To preserve it, we need to understand and monitor its evolution.
Habitat helps you implement greening strategies with the Oasis Program
The Oasis Program is designed to help municipal organizations and aboriginal communities plan and carry out greening projects that will enable them to better adapt their environments to the impacts of climate change. Habitat is your specialist to help you get started.
The government's new land-use planning guidelines (OGAT), a step forward in sustainable land-use planning
Among the nine orientations, five directly address issues related to the natural environment and address Habitat's main concerns, particularly with regard to combating and adapting to climate change, conserving biodiversity, ecological connectivity and controlling urban expansion on natural and agricultural land.
Habitat and UQO co-found new Center for Applied Research on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CRABE)
Habitat is proud to join forces with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to found the Centre de recherche appliquée sur la biodiversité et les écosystèmes (CRABE), supported by the Fonds de recherche du Québec. This is a major milestone in the advancement of a field of research and activity that is more crucial than ever.
Coop Carbone and Habitat join forces to support RCMs in preparing climate plans
Coop Carbone and Habitat are pleased to announce their collaboration to support regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the preparation of their climate plans.
The natural environments of the Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve store nearly 297 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Our recent study shows that the natural environments of the Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve store over 297 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Preparing your region for climate change with the Climate Plan
Our guide to producing a Climate Plan that meets the challenges of the ATCL program for Quebec RCMs.
Open letter I Biodiversity, an essential ally in Quebec's climate transition
Our response to the government's announcement to accelerate Quebec's climate transition.