Through research and innovation, CIRADD proposes creative and sustainable solutions adapted to the needs organizations and communities. Its approach consists of responding to the needs of the environment by promoting innovative practices for new and creative solutions with a concern for sustainability and regional development.
CIRADD is a leader in sustainable development; expert in social innovation for the purpose of harmonious and responsible territorial occupation; community vitality and well-being; and adaptation to social and climate change. CIRADD has a human approach that conveys respect and openness, and recognizes the richness of diversity. CIRADD values co-creation with partners and the sharing and transfer of knowledge through a rigorous and neutral scientific approach. In order to ensure the sustainability of its actions, the centre invests in its undertakings and intentions.
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Corinne Pedneault
Co-Executive Director
581 499-0001, ext. 202
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Pierre-Luc Gagnon, M. Sc.
Co-Executive Director
581 499-0001, ext. 203
General Expertises
- Social innovation
- Sustainable development
- Territorial development
Specific expertises
- Communities’ adaptation to change
- Innovative practices in regional development
- Land-use planning and territorial intelligence
- Sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation
Areas of intervention
- Aging
- Circular economy
- Environment
- Future resources
- Immigrant integration
- Intergenerational and intercultural integration
- Open innovation
- Social science
- Tourism and digital tourism
- Transportation
Examples of applications
Success stories
- Gestion du territoire et résolution des conflits d’usage : développement d’un outil d’évaluation et suivi de la capacité de support de la rivière Bonaventure
- Élaboration d’un outil d’évaluation d’impacts des projets de développement territoriaux : la contribution de la filière mycologique au développement durable du Kamouraska