3.8 Halt the human-induced extinction of endangered species, ensure their conservation or recovery...

On our territory, 132 species are protected by European legislation ("Habitats" and "Birds" Directives), 3 of which are unique to Belgium. Most of the species protected by European legislation belong to the group of birds. This objective is in line...

3.9 Maintain and restore genetic diversity within populations of native, wild and domesticated...

Genetic erosion poses a major threat to species and hampers their ability to adapt to environmental changes. In a world where climate change and crises are increasingly common, it is crucial to maintain species resilience. Maintaining the genetic...

3.9.1 Promote the sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture

The dominant form of agriculture, based on industrial and intensive production, tends to alter the biodiversity of soil microbial organisms (M. Tsiafouli et al. 2015). Biological and genetic diversity in agriculture is essential for the sustainable...