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University of Canterbury (Christchurch) on the 30th of November and 1st of December 2022
The Conference is free of any charge
Global climate change is causing significant impacts on agro-ecosystems worldwide. Rapid changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, and the intensification of climatic extremes (e.g. heat waves, storms, droughts, etc.) threaten the medium-term viability of agroecosystems and sustainability of rural communities. In this context, it is essential to anticipate climatic risks in order to implement adaptation strategies for agriculture and forestry at various scales.
Ongoing research activities and collaborative projects between New Zealand (e.g. Crown Research Institutes), French research organisations (e.g. CNRS, INRAE) and universities aim to answer these questions for those two countries and in the Pacific territories. Institutionally, scientific cooperation between France and New Zealand on this topic has been consolidated with the agreement signed between Science NZ and INRAE.
The conference will be held at the University of Canterbury (Christchurch) on the 30th of November and 1st of December 2022 with the aim to:
• present research and share the knowledge between New Zealand and French teams working on climate change impacts and adaptation of agro-ecosystems;
• discuss issues & adaptation strategies for agriculture & forestry in both countries
• explore future joint research projects and initiatives on adaptation of agroecosystems to climate change.
The program will include key note presentations and scientific sessions on the first day (30 November) and a field trip to Waipara vineyards on December 1st.
It is the intention of the organisers to publish the proceedings of the conference as a special issue of a scientific journal.
This free event is organised by Fast! in collaboration with CNRS, INRAE, University of Canterbury, Science NZ and the French Embassy in NZ.
The Conference is free of any charge
Officials from New Zealand and France :
Dr Susie Meade: Principal advisor of the New Zealand Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor
Dr Anthony Scott: Chief Executive, Science New Zealand
Dr Jean-Michel Carnus: In charge of the INRAE’s relations with New Zealand
Dr Jean-François Hocquette: In charge of the INRAE’s relations with Oceania
Dr Jean-Marc Soussanna: Deputy Director of International office, INRAE
Dr Hervé Quénol: Research Director, in charge of Lia Vinadapt, CNRS
Dr Jean-Paul Toutain: Regional Director of CNRS Representative Office for Oceania
Dr Alessio Guarino: Science and Higher Education Attaché at the Embassy of France in New Zealand
Eric Soulier : Head of Culture, Education and Science
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