Étienne Berthold

Étienne Berthold is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography at Laval University's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics. He currently directs the Bachelor's degree in sustainable territorial development and the certificate in sustainable development. His research focuses on sustainable urbanism, architectural heritage conservation, and climate-responsive municipal policy frameworks.

• Postdoctoral work: Canada Research Chair in Urban Heritage (UQAM, 2010)
• PhD in Urban Studies (INRS, 2007)
• MSc in Museology (Laval University, 2002)
• Certificate in Russian Studies (Laval University, 2001)
• BSc in History (Laval University, 2000)

His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to

• Heritage redevelopment sustainability
• Climate-resilient building reuse
• Community-led socioecological transitions
• International urban agriculture collaborations

Current supervisions include doctoral candidates in geomatics and geographical sciences. He participates in research networks like Future Earth and leads funded projects on:

• Industrial heritage for climate action (Écobâtiment 2025-2028)
• Socioecological transition in Quebec communities (FRQS Santé 2024-2026)
• Heritage redevelopment mechanisms in Bordeaux/Quebec (FRQS Société et culture 2023-2026)

Key research affiliations:

• Institute for Environment, Development and Societies (IEDS)
• Center for Research in Planning and Development (CRAD)
• Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Operationalization of Sustainable Development (CIRODD)
• International Franco-Quebec networks