| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 59.67 |
| Liaison | Luc Surprenant |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2022 |
Université de Montréal
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Luc
Surprenant Consultant, Sustainable Development Vice rector's office, Finances and Infrastructures |
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Local advocacy
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
The Université de Montréal is an active and permanent member of the Table de concertation du Mont-Royal, under the aegis of the Ville de Montréal
The Table brings together several stakeholders concerned with the future of Mount Royal, including representatives from the institutional, association, governmental and municipal sectors. The members of the Table, headed by a president, meet several times a year and their objective is to establish a consensus on accessibility, protection and enhancement of the territory and to implement actions aimed at the harmonious management and development of Mount Royal.
Within the Mount Royal consensus-building table, the Université de Montréal is a member of the Planning and Consultation Committee (COAC) of .
In recent years, it has initiated the establishment of the Mount Royal Community of Practice, in which 10 major institutions located on the mountain participate. Its mandate is to improve the management of protected areas (for example, by implementing differentiated management of spaces) as well as the integration of best practices in terms of biodiversity on the grounds of institutions.
The Mount Royal Community of Practice also allows for the collective identification and resolution of issues concerning this heritage site. Recently, it proposed and influenced the conversion of the former Royal Victoria Hospital parking lot to a woodlot, adding to the protected natural area.
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-to-expand-mount-royal-park-remove-some-visitor-parking
The Table brings together several stakeholders concerned with the future of Mount Royal, including representatives from the institutional, association, governmental and municipal sectors. The members of the Table, headed by a president, meet several times a year and their objective is to establish a consensus on accessibility, protection and enhancement of the territory and to implement actions aimed at the harmonious management and development of Mount Royal.
Within the Mount Royal consensus-building table, the Université de Montréal is a member of the Planning and Consultation Committee (COAC) of .
In recent years, it has initiated the establishment of the Mount Royal Community of Practice, in which 10 major institutions located on the mountain participate. Its mandate is to improve the management of protected areas (for example, by implementing differentiated management of spaces) as well as the integration of best practices in terms of biodiversity on the grounds of institutions.
The Mount Royal Community of Practice also allows for the collective identification and resolution of issues concerning this heritage site. Recently, it proposed and influenced the conversion of the former Royal Victoria Hospital parking lot to a woodlot, adding to the protected natural area.
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-to-expand-mount-royal-park-remove-some-visitor-parking
Regional advocacy
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
The University of Montreal was actively involved in the creation of the National Strategy for the Purchase of Quebec Food: For Local Food in Public Institutions in 2021-2022.
The strategy
The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has mandated the Centre of Expertise of the Quebec Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITHQ) to accompany government institutions wishing to increase their percentage of local food purchases. This major project, which will be spread out over three years, is aimed primarily at establishments in the health network and educational institutions.
https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/politiques-orientations/strategie-nationale-achat-aliments-quebecois
The strategy
The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has mandated the Centre of Expertise of the Quebec Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITHQ) to accompany government institutions wishing to increase their percentage of local food purchases. This major project, which will be spread out over three years, is aimed primarily at establishments in the health network and educational institutions.
https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/politiques-orientations/strategie-nationale-achat-aliments-quebecois
National advocacy
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
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International advocacy
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
International collaboration and research
Universite de Montreal, through international collaboration and research, reviews comparative approaches and develops international best practice on tackling the SDGs. For example, the TOPICS project is a collaboration between our university's International Health Unit and the Research Institute for Development that involves citizens in Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso in improving their healthcare system by making it better adapted to their needs.
Also, the Quebec Population Health Research Network includes a research group on global health headed by Prof. Lisa Merry, a professor at our university's Faculty of Nursing. The group's research on global health is adjusted to fit with the 17 SDGs and its members include researchers from around the world.
Co-organized by the International Health Unit (USI), the RENARD Team, the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), the Research Center for Human Reproduction and Demography (CERRHUD), the National Network of NGOs for Women's Development (RENADEF), and Action-gouvernance-interaction-strengthening (AGIR-SD), a deliberative workshop was held on February 16 and 17, 2021 The event brought together teams from the Technologies Participation citoyenne en santé (TOPICs) project in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burkina Faso to share the project's mid-term results and lessons learned. The event was attended by experts from the various organizations involved in the project, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Health in Benin, the DRC, and Burkina Faso.
https://usi.umontreal.ca/nouvelles-et-infolettre/nouvelles/nouvelle/news/detail/News/technologies-democratie-et-sante-les-resultats-du-projet-topics-a-mi-parcours/
NGOs
Also, the University collaborates with NGOs. For example, in connection with SDG3 on health, the TOPICS project is acollaboration between our university'sInternational Health Unit and many NGOs, suchas the Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Humaine et en Démographie and the Réseau National des ONG pour le Developpement de la Femme. The project involves citizens in Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso in improving their healthcare system by making it better adapted to their needs.
Our university'sInternational Health Unit is also involved, withthe Centre for International Studies andCooperation, in the Yellen project, a project onreproductive health in Mali.
https://www.santepop.qc.ca/en/groupings/global-health
Universite de Montreal, through international collaboration and research, reviews comparative approaches and develops international best practice on tackling the SDGs. For example, the TOPICS project is a collaboration between our university's International Health Unit and the Research Institute for Development that involves citizens in Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso in improving their healthcare system by making it better adapted to their needs.
Also, the Quebec Population Health Research Network includes a research group on global health headed by Prof. Lisa Merry, a professor at our university's Faculty of Nursing. The group's research on global health is adjusted to fit with the 17 SDGs and its members include researchers from around the world.
Co-organized by the International Health Unit (USI), the RENARD Team, the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), the Research Center for Human Reproduction and Demography (CERRHUD), the National Network of NGOs for Women's Development (RENADEF), and Action-gouvernance-interaction-strengthening (AGIR-SD), a deliberative workshop was held on February 16 and 17, 2021 The event brought together teams from the Technologies Participation citoyenne en santé (TOPICs) project in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burkina Faso to share the project's mid-term results and lessons learned. The event was attended by experts from the various organizations involved in the project, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Health in Benin, the DRC, and Burkina Faso.
https://usi.umontreal.ca/nouvelles-et-infolettre/nouvelles/nouvelle/news/detail/News/technologies-democratie-et-sante-les-resultats-du-projet-topics-a-mi-parcours/
NGOs
Also, the University collaborates with NGOs. For example, in connection with SDG3 on health, the TOPICS project is acollaboration between our university'sInternational Health Unit and many NGOs, suchas the Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Humaine et en Démographie and the Réseau National des ONG pour le Developpement de la Femme. The project involves citizens in Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso in improving their healthcare system by making it better adapted to their needs.
Our university'sInternational Health Unit is also involved, withthe Centre for International Studies andCooperation, in the Yellen project, a project onreproductive health in Mali.
https://www.santepop.qc.ca/en/groupings/global-health
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