BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251010T175010EDT-6175SdUv2s@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251010T215010Z DESCRIPTION:The Global Change Symposium\n\nThe 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Bieler School of Envi ronment is pleased to invite you to the Global Change Symposium\, an engag ing day of research presentations at the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Faculty Club\, hosted by the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Bieler School of Environment.\n\nThis unique opportun ity to explore environmental research conducted by Bieler School of Enviro nment scholars will include:\n\n\n Faculty research presentations \n A panel discussion \n Student flash presentations showcasing recent research \n\n \nAbout the Global Change Symposium\n\nThemes will centre around the urgen t need to understand and respond to rapid environmental transformations th rough science\, policy\, and community action. Across diverse ecosystems—f rom tropical forests to Arctic landscapes and Canadian rivers—speakers exp lore how climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and infrastructure developme nt are reshaping our world. With a shared emphasis on connectivity\, resil ience\, and collaborative approaches\, speakers will highlight the importa nce of linking ecological research with social systems\, governance\, and Indigenous knowledge to build sustainable and equitable futures.\n\nRegist er\n\nNote that seats are limited.\n\nItinerary: \n\nMorning Session\n \n 8: 30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast\n 9:00 a.m. – Welcome Message \n 9:05 a.m . – Dr. Anthony Ricciardi\, Rapid changes to biodiversity in the St Lawren ce River system\n 9:40 a.m. – Dr. Fiona Soper\, Trouble in paradise: tropic al forests and changing climate\n 10:10 a.m. – Break\n 10:40 a.m. – Dr. Bren da Parlee\, Linking Biodiversity and Health and Well-being in a Changing A rctic\n 11:10 a.m. – Student Flash Talks\n 11:45 a.m. – Lunch\n During lunch\ , take a minute to browse student posters and ask additional questions abo ut their research \n \n Afternoon Session\n \n 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Amy Janzwood\,  Build Baby Build? Lessons from Canadian Pipeline Resistance \n 1:30 p.m. – Dr. Andrew Gonzalez\, Applied Connectivity Science - 15 years linking scie nce to conservation across scales\n 2:00 p.m. – Dr. Elena Bennett\, Buildin g a Better Anthropocene\n 2:30 p.m. – Discussion panel\n 3:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks & Thank You\n DTSTART:20251030T123000Z DTEND:20251030T190000Z LOCATION:Ballroom SUMMARY:Global Change Symposium: Bieler School of Environment URL:/centre-montreal/channels/event/global-change-symp osium-bieler-school-environment-368267 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR