4. c) Fishing in marine and inland waters

Belgium has a limited coastline and the country's professional sea fishing fleet is relatively small. By 2024 , Belgium's fishing fleet comprises 55 vessels. The Belgian fleet is working towards sustainability by committing to sustainable fishing and...

Objective 1: Identify and monitor biodiversity in Belgium

In principle, the entire wealth of biodiversity should be the subject of protection or conservation measures. However, it is impossible to focus efforts on all elements of biodiversity. Given the complexity of biodiversity, there is no simple answer...

1.1 Develop and implement strategies for biodiversity monitoring

The responsibility for monitoring biodiversity in Belgium lies with both the regions and the federal government. Each region manages biodiversity monitoring according to its own criteria and priorities, resulting in different approaches to monitoring...