The IIES is delighted to welcome its newest member, the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada. The MOU, signed in August 2024, establishes a partnership aimed at fostering collaboration in the academic and research missions of IIES’s members while advancing their shared vision of creating sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges.
About the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
from Guillaume Houde, INRS Research Agent
“As a leading research-intensive academic institution in Quebec, INRS is dedicated to addressing pressing environmental challenges through innovative science and international collaborations. This agreement with the IIES marks a pivotal step in advancing our shared vision of developing sustainable solutions to global environmental issues.“
Image: Professor Claude Fortin (INRS) in a discussion with students about research papers at the Grad Forum
“This partnership will enhance INRS’s capacity to connect with an international network of researchers, fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative projects that address critical areas such as climate resilience, water management, and environmental remediation. By joining forces with the IIES, we aim to further integrate our expertise and student training capacities into global efforts to tackle environmental challenges, creating impactful solutions for both local and international communities. As part of this new agreement, an INRS delegation participated in a field trip in Vietnam and Graduate Student Forum in Hong Kong in October 2024.“
During our time in Vietnam, we embarked on a series of enriching experiences blending nature, culture, and academic engagement. We took a cable car to the summit of Fansipan Mountain, followed by a walking tour through local villages.
Image: Professor Claude Fortin and student in a canoe exploring the caves in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Highlights in Vietnam included a meeting with Phenikaa University, a visit to a traditional incense-making village, a serene boat ride through Dinh Le Temple and Mua Cave, a stunning Ha Long Bay cruise, and an evening enjoying a traditional Water Puppet Show in Hanoi. In Hong Kong, we concluded with the Graduate Student Forum, facilitating intellectual exchange at HKUST, an IIES member university. Read more about the forum here.
To learn more about this institute, please visit the link below. You can also check out the INRS faculty profiles on our membership page.
