INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, OCTOBER 6, 2023

How can we talk about our future transformations?

This symposium is aimed particularly at socio-economic and territorial actors, scientists, weather presenters, journalists, representatives of think tanks, NGOs and professional associations.

Discussions explored methods of constructing the narratives needed to win the support of individuals, companies and the media for the transformations needed to make the ecological transition a success. This international symposium brought together 341 participants (216 in person) representing 40 countries.

Program

Replays

Interviews

List of participants

Participants booklet

Photos

Download the speakers’ presentations by clicking on the links below.

Symposium hosted by Carine ROCCHESANI Environmental journalist

9:00 a.m. – Official opening
Jean JOUZEL President of Météo et Climat (France)

9:15 – Introduction
Valérie MASSON-DELMOTTE Director of Research at the CEA, Laboratory for Sciences of Climate and Environment IPSL & IPCC Working Group I Co-Chair for the 6th Assessment Report (France)

Session 1 – Sharing scientific knowledge to encourage transition action

9:45 a.m. – Keynote 1
Ted SHEPHERD Grantham Professor of Climate Science in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading (UK)

10:15 a.m. – Roundtable 1 hosted by Carine ROCCHESANI Environmental journalist
Eric CHAUMILLON Professor of Marine Geology at La Rochelle University (France), Aïda DIONGUE-NIANG Advisor to the National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Senegal), Céline GUIVARCH Research Director at CIRED, International Center for Research on Environment and Development (France) and Aurélien RIBES Météo-France, researcher on climate change at CNRM / CNRS (France)

Session 2 – Transforming economic models to contribute to sober and collaborative development

11:20 a.m. – Keynote 2
Édouard VIEILLEFOND CEO of CCR (France)

11:40 a.m. – Grand Witness
Runa KHAN Founder and Executive Director of the NGO Friendship (Bangladesh)

11:50 a.m. – Interview
Jean-Philippe DOGNETON General Manager of MACIF (France)

12:00 a.m. – Roundtable 2 hosted by Mathilde GOLLA Journalist at Les Echos
Eric DUVERGER Founder of the Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat (France), Anne-Sophie GRAVE Chairman of the Board, CDC Habitat (France), Céline IMART Farmer. Chairwoman of the Intercéréales communications committee (France), William LEBEDEL Runa KHAN President of the NGO Friendship (France) and Mariam SOW Director of the NGO ENDA Pronat (Senegal)

1:00 p.m. – Break

Session 3 – Accelerating the development of media skills on climate issues in order to stimulate new collective narratives

2:30 p.m. – Grand Witness
Evelyne DHÉLIAT Head of the weather service at TF1 and LCI (France). The first patron of FIM

3:00 p.m. – Keynote 3
Valérie MARTIN Head of the Citizen Mobilization and Media Department, ADEME (France)

3:30 p.m. – Roundtable 3 hosted by Sophie ROLAND Journalist and trainer on climate issues
Féris BARKAT Co-founder of Banlieues Climat and content creator (France), Audrey CERDAN Editor-in-Chief Wetaher-Climate at France Télévisions (France), Ariel RODRIGUEZ Meteorologist & Enviromental/Climate Reporter, WSCV Telemundo 51 (USA) and Ruona MEYER Independent Media & DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Consultant (Germany)

4:30 p.m. – Concluding remarks
Valérie MASSON-DELMOTTE Director of Research at the CEA, Laboratory for Sciences of Climate and Environment – IPSL & IPCC Working Group I Co-Chair for the 6th Assessment Report (France)

4:50 p.m. – Official closing
Jean JOUZEL President of Météo et Climat (France) with the journalists Chloé NABÉDIAN and Jamy GOURMAUD Patrons of the 2023 Edition (France)

5:00 p.m. – Inaugural visit of the FIM public exhibition

Session 1 – Sharing scientific knowledge to encourage transition action

During this session, we will discuss the role of scientific research in crafting narrative frameworks that make climate information accessible and inspire stories to drive change toward limiting climate risks. Our focus will be on examining the scientists’ responsibility in knowledge-sharing, the relationships that researchers maintain with actors of the ecological transition, and ways of combating misinformation.

Session 2 – Transforming economic models to contribute to sober and collaborative development

In this session, we will explore how companies and communities, as territorial actors, can implement the necessary ecological changes in different contexts.
We will examine their feedback to establish shared visions and implement changes toward resilient, low-carbon development. Specifically, we will explore collaborative approaches that demonstrate the feasibility of transitions, and the collective dynamics they can bring.

Session 3 – Accelerating the development of media skills on climate issues in order to stimulate new collective narratives

In this last session, we will discuss how media and communication professionals play a crucial role in promoting knowledge-sharing, facilitating dialogue for just transitions, and crafting inspiring narratives that make the ecological transition desirable for everyone.
We will ask ourselves what are the levers needed to build new editorial lines that bridge the gap between climate news monitoring and climate action, taking into account the consumerist mindset perpetuated by advertising. Additionally, we will examine how communication and marketing tools can foster new perspectives that prioritize sober development approach, collaboration, and transformations.

President

Valérie MASSON-DELMOTTE Valérie MASSON-DELMOTTE Director of Research, Laboratory for Sciences of Climate and Environment – IPSL. IPCC Working Group I Co-Chair for the 6th Assessment Report

Members

Aïda DIONGUE-NIANG Advisor to the National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Senegal).
Sophie DUBUISSON-QUELLIER CNRS Research Director. Director of the Centre of Organizational Sociology (Sciences Po/CNRS)
Davide FARANDA Climatologist at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) – LSCE/IPSL
Valérie MARTIN Head of the Citizen Mobilization and Media Department, ADEME
Claude NAHON Secretary General of Météo et Climat
Dominique PAQUIN Head of Climate Simulations and Analysis, Ouranos (Canada)
Sophie ROLAND Journalist and trainer on climate issues
Claire TUTENUIT General Delegate, Entreprises pour l’environnement (EpE)