![]() ![]() ![]() Quebec is one of the 13 jurisdictions of Canada (North America) where approximately 8 millions people lives, of which 85% are French-speaking. The vaccine lottery had a limited impact on willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines among unvaccinated adults in Quebec, but the implementation of the vaccine passport appears more influential based on survey respondents’ responses. ![]() Approximately half (51%) of unvaccinated respondents reported no influence from the two measures, and both positively influenced 20%. Among respondents who were unvaccinated during the period, 32% reported a positive influence of the lottery on their intention to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and 39% for the vaccine passport. Between July 9 to September 1, the vaccine uptake (two doses) rose from 62% to 88%. masks, physical distancing, vaccine lottery, vaccine passport) as attitudes and intention toward COVID-19 vaccines. In July and August 2021, in addition to sociodemographic information, the survey assessed COVID-19 risks perceptions, adherence to and perception of recommended measures (e.g. A series of cross-sectional surveys have been ongoing in Quebec since March 2020 to measure Quebecers’ attitudes and behaviors during the pandemic. This article explores the impact of incentives and disincentive strategies on Quebecers’ intention to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The aim was that at least 75% of 12 years and older individuals receive two doses of COVID-19 vaccines before the fall. mobile vaccination clinics, mass communication campaigns, home vaccination). And by investing in forest cover we can contribute towards a cleaner greener future for everyone.In Quebec, during the summer of 2021, different strategies to enhance COVID-19 vaccine uptake were implemented (e.g. This tree planting programme provides cash for work at a time when it’s needed most. Nick Beresford, UNDP Resident Representative said “Sweden and UNDP are committed to giving Cambodia our full support during this pandemic. “This work will also enhance forest cover of the targeted areas which sequesters carbon – contributing to our ongoing fight against climate change,” Tin Ponlok, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment said “This cash for work programme is a timely and much needed intervention to simultaneously address the urgent needs of COVID-19 affected rural communities and the need to restore important ecosystems that are under pressure,” The project will nurture these seedlings during the dry season and support another round of tree planting activity in May and June 2021. The Ambassador further added that the initiative will run until June 2021, providing immediate employment opportunities for communities that have the greatest need through initial tree planting activities. It will also contribute to the restoration of vital ecosystems,” It will quickly offer the most vulnerable communities income generation opportunities for tree planting to help them cope with the economic crisis. Sweden’s support to an immediate relief package, equivalent to SEK 4,300,000 or almost half a million US dollars, will contribute to this. Björn Häggmark, Ambassador of Sweden to Cambodia said “It is important to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic. As a coping livelihood strategy during the crisis, an increasing number of people enter the forests to cut trees, hunt animals, and fish, causing additional pressure on already fragile ecosystems. For some, the search for money and food is becoming desperate. Across Cambodia, tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs and over 100,000 migrant Cambodians have returned from neighboring countries to their hometowns in rural areas. ![]() The already high pressure on forests and biodiversity is on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative will be led by the Ministry of Environment with technical support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) under the Building an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Development (BESD) project. The initiative aims to engage over 1,600 rural households in Pursat and Siem Reap provinces to plant local trees, establish nurseries, and participate in other conservation activities across the country. On 20 October 2020 the Embassy of Sweden announced a COVID-19 response package to financially support rural communities in Cambodia through tree planting activities. ![]()
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