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The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Story Telling & Playbased Approaches

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The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Piano Chamber

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Delegates need to bring pens for 'The Shape of Stories: How to Inspire Adaptation Action Through Storytelling'


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Mrs Marie-Emmanuelle Bossé
Specialist in Knowledge Transfer and Training
Ouranos

The Shape of Stories: How to Inspire Adaptation Action Through Storytelling 

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

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Biography

Marie-Emmanuelle holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in environmental science studies with a specialization in international climate negotiations. At Ouranos, she actively contributes to the valorization and transfer of knowledge on adaptation, in order to make this knowledge accessible to various types of adaptation stakeholders. Martin Payette holds a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Université de Montréal, a M.Sc. in Biology from Université du Québec à Montréal and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Concordia University. His experience ranges from research, wildlife management, science communication, writing and audio production for a variety of audiences. Åsa is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Knowledge Management at SEI. She specializes in qualitative social science research, with a focus on sustainability governance, climate adaptation, co-design of climate services. She leads SEI’s global organizational learning efforts and manages internal knowledge platform development.
Dr Åsa Gerger Swartling
Senior Research Fellow
Stockholm Environment Institute

The Shape of Stories: How to Inspire Adaptation Action Through Storytelling

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Biography

Åsa is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Knowledge Management at SEI. She specializes in qualitative social science research, with a focus on sustainability governance, climate adaptation, co-design of climate services. She leads SEI’s global organizational learning efforts and manages internal knowledge platform development.
Martin Payette
Ouranos

The Shape of Stories: How to Inspire Adaptation Action Through Storytelling

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Biography

Martin Payette holds a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Université de Montréal, a M.Sc. in Biology from Université du Québec à Montréal and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Concordia University. His experience ranges from research, wildlife management, science communication, writing and audio production for a variety of audiences.
Prof Susan Ballard
Professor of Art History and Environmental Humanities
Victoria University of Wellington / Te Herenga Waka

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