Jean-François Bissonnette

Jean-François Bissonnette is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, Université Laval. His work focuses on territorial governance, public participation, and social forestry, with a particular emphasis on agroforestry systems and critical environmental theories. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Toronto and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Geography from the University of Montreal.

• Doctorate in Geography, University of Toronto
• Master's in Geography, University of Montreal
• Bachelor's in Geography, University of Montreal

Jean-François Bissonnette's research explores environmental governance, climate adaptation, and agri-environmental policy. His recent publications analyze agroforestry governance, mangrove ecosystem management, and social acceptance of conservation measures. He investigates how policy frameworks and local participation can address socio-ecological traps and climate resilience in diverse contexts from Quebec to Cameroon.

His work spans climate-smart agriculture, forest assisted migration, and ecosystem services integration in policy-making. Collaborative projects with institutions like the Quebec Biodiversity Science Center and Mitacs focus on intergenerational climate resilience and urban green infrastructure.

• Current Grants: International Climate Cooperation Program, NSERC, MITACS
• Previous Grants: FRQ-NT, FRQ-SC, Ouranos, Canadian Forest Service

Jean-François Bissonnette supervises 15 doctoral and master's students and collaborates with research units like CSBQ, CRDT, and IEDS. His teaching includes qualitative analysis in environmental research and courses on sustainable territorial development.