La communauté internationale se prépare à se réunir à Nairobi, au Kenya, pour la Semaine africaine du climat 2023, (ACW 2023). Du 4 au 8 septembre, l’ACW 2023 est l’une des quatre semaines climatiques régionales visant à créer une dynamique en vue de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique COP 28 qui se tiendra à Dubaï plus tard dans l’année.

L’ACW 2023 comprendra un événement sur le projet de Conservation du bassin du lac Tchad financé par Affaires mondiales Canada et mis en œuvre par Alinea.

Le 8 septembre, la Commission du bassin du lac Tchad et Alinea co-organiseront la session du carrefour d’action intitulée “Les femmes, la résilience et les zones humides“. L’événement débutera à 13h45, heure locale, dans la cour principale du Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

Sous la forme d’un panel de discussion à réponse rapide, les membres du public entendront M. Alio Abdoulaye, chef de division de l’Observatoire du bassin du lac Tchad de la Commission du bassin du lac Tchad, ainsi que Dianna Kopansky, responsable de la gestion des programmes et coordinatrice mondiale des tourbières du Programme des Nations unies pour l’environnement, Unité Biodiversité, populations et paysages de la Division des écosystèmes.

Yannick Beaudoin, d’Alinea, animera la discussion. M. Beaudoin est directeur technique du projet de conservation du bassin du lac Tchad. Il est également directeur du changement climatique et des solutions positives pour la nature chez Alinea.

Le projet canadien de conservation du bassin du lac Tchad a été lancé au début de l’année, faisant d’ACW 2023 la première occasion de présenter le projet à l’ensemble de la communauté de l’action climatique en Afrique.

Les membres de l’auditoire peuvent s’attendre à une conversation dynamique et interactive explorant l’interconnectivité entre les aspects biophysiques de la conservation des zones humides dans le bassin du lac Tchad et les dimensions humaines requises pour des interventions durables et réussies.

Organisé par le gouvernement kenyan, ACW 2023 se déroule parallèlement au Sommet africain sur le climat.

Pour en savoir plus sur le projet de Conservation du bassin du lac Tchad, y compris les partenaires techniques de mise en œuvre.

Africa Climate Week 2023: Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project highlights women, resilience and wetlands

The international community is preparing to convene in Nairobi, Kenya for Africa Climate Week 2023 (ACW 2023). Running September 4 – 8, ACW 2023 is one of four regional climate weeks working to build momentum in the leadup to the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28 in Dubai later this year.

ACW 2023 will feature an event about the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea.

On September 8, the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Alinea will co-host the Action Hub session, “Women, Resilience and Wetlands.” The event will start at 13:45 local time in the Main Courtyard of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

Facilitated as a rapid response panel discussion, audience members will hear from the Lake Chad Basin Commission’s M. Alio Abdoulaye, Head of Division, Lake Chad Basin Observatory, as well as the UN Environment Programme’s Dianna Kopansky, Programme Management Officer & Global Peatlands Coordinator, Biodiversity, People and Landscapes Unit in the Ecosystems Division.

Alinea’s Dr. Yannick Beaudoin will moderate the discussion. Dr. Beaudoin serves as the Technical Director with the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project. He is also Alinea’s Director of Climate Change and Nature-positive Solutions.

Canada’s Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project was launched earlier this year, making ACW 2023 the first opportunity to introduce the project to the wider Africa climate action community.

Audience members can look forward to a dynamic, interactive conversation exploring interconnectivity between the biophysical aspects of wetland conservation in the Lake Chad Basin and the human dimensions required for sustainable, successful interventions.

Hosted by the Kenyan government, ACW 2023 runs in parallel with Africa Climate Summit.

Read more about the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, including the technical implementing partners.

alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

The following Whistleblower Policy has been established to provide guidance to Alinea International employees and sub-contractors on how to deal with known or suspected improper conduct within the organization. The objectives of this Policy are to:

Create awareness of the Policy and available whistleblower protections
Act as a reference guide to potential whistleblowers wishing to make a disclosure
Define the structure of the whistleblower system, including reporting and investigation procedures, whistleblower protections, and confidentiality, among others
Improve the communication and transparency in the processes associated with whistleblowing and assure protection against derogatory consequences, namely reprisals and detrimental action
Complement the current communication channels between employees, sub-contractors and immediate managers, and hierarchical channels flowing to the President and Senior Management team
Provide guidance to all parties involved in either whistleblowing or whistleblower protection.

1.2 Scope

Alinea requires all employees and sub-contractors to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and sub-contractors of Alinea are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of Canada and the countries where we operate. Any allegations of known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect those who come forward with allegations. Alinea’s Whistleblower Policy covers both internal and external whistleblowing, and establishes the controls and procedures for dealing with allegations of malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is intended to encourage employees and sub-contractors to report known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources and to enable Alinea’s Senior Management team to address and correct inappropriate action. It is the responsibility of all Board of Directors’ members, the Senior Management team, employees and sub-contractors to report concerns about known or suspected malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is applicable to all employees and sub-contractors of Alinea International.

1.3 Reporting Procedures

Alinea recognizes the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. Our internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and prevent malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. As detailed in Alinea’s Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals, employees and sub-contractors are encouraged to share complaints and/or concerns regarding ethical or legal violations with their immediate managers. If the employee or sub-contractor is not comfortable speaking with their immediate manager or is not satisfied with the response, they are encouraged to speak with the Gatineau or Calgary Office Managers, the Vice Presidents or, as required, the Chief Financial Officer. All members of the Senior Management team are required to report complaints and/or concerns about suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to Alinea’s Ethics Committee who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints and/or concerns. In the event that the complaint and/or concern is about the President, it should be raised by the employee or sub-contractor to their immediate manager or the Ethics Committee who will determine how the investigation will proceed. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective measures will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Alinea’s Ethics Committee is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the suspected violation and notifying the whistleblower of the outcome of the investigation. Anyone filing a written complaint concerning suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Personal grievances or complaints related to employment are not covered under Alinea’s Whistleblowing Policy. For cases such as this, employees and sub-contractors are advised to first refer to Alineas Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals when considering a disclosure under the Whistleblowing Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

1.4 Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to ensure reprisals are not made against the whistleblower. Alinea is committed to safeguarding the identity of the whistleblower and to protecting the whistleblower against detrimental action taken in reprisal for allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. The Ethics Committee is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected from direct and indirect detrimental action, and that the culture of the workplace is supportive of suspected allegations being made. Any employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.

1.5 Review

Alinea is committed to implementing ‘best practice’ policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources (as defined by this Policy) and the management and protection of whistleblowers making allegation(s). This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it meets the objectives of relevant legislation and remains effective for Alinea, and may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors at any time. For allegations of fraud, securities law, or human rights concerns, or when you are not satisfied or uncomfortable with following the Company’s open door policy, individuals should contact the Company’s Ethics Committee directly.

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Semaine africaine du climat (ACW) 2023 : Le projet de Conservation du bassin du lac Tchad met en lumière les femmes, la résilience et les zones humides