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Meet the Belgian delegation

25 October 2022
Three questions to Catherine Debruyne, Service Public de Wallonie ( SPW ) 1.What is the Global Biodiversity Framework post-2020? The framework must aim to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve recovery by 2050 It is a set of 4 goals (A-D) and about 21 targets GBF is divided into sections…
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Political Monitoring

18 October 2022
Monitoring - 18th of October 2022 PARLEMENT DE WALLONIE 1. 05/10/2022 | Séance Plénière | Page 20 Question de M. Florent à Mme Tellier, sur « l a cohabitation avec les loups » 2. 05/10/2021 | Séance Plénière | Page 43 Projet de motion adopté sur « la nécessité pour la Belgique de réduire de 58% son…
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) - IGC5

30 August 2022
The BBNJ treaty also known as the “Treaty of the High Seas”, is an international agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. This new instrument is being developed within the framework of the United Convention on the Law of…
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Change of hosting country for COP15

COP15 in Montreal

30 June 2022
Initially, the UN discussions aimed at striking a deal about the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework were planned in Kunming, China. Due to the China’s zero-Covid policy, the negotiations to set the global policy for the next decade will be held in Montreal, Canada, between December 5-17. China…
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Ninth session of the Plenary of IPBES, 3 to 9 July 2022

IPBES 9

30 June 2022
The ninth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES 9 ) is planned to be held in Bonn, Germany, from 3 to 9 July 2022 . IPBES is unique – harnessing the best expertise from across all scientific disciplines and knowledge…
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A Seat for the Sea: Panel talk on ocean minerals & scientific research

Scientists have been trying to explore the oceans in depth for centuries. But it is not that easy. After all, studying the vastness/dimensions of the ocean requires time, sophisticated equipment and a lot of funding. Measuring instruments have to withstand the immense pressure at great depths.The

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Biodiversity Spring Market 2023

Biodiversity Spring Market 2023

The Belgian Biodiversity Platform is happy to invite you to the 8th edition of the Biodiversity Market (formally known as the BEES Market). The 2023 theme is: Discover the Belgian Biodiversity Monitoring Landscape
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2nd International Conference on Biodiversity in the Congo Basin (Registration are opened)

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Registrations and abstract submissions for the 2nd International Conference on Biodiversity in the Congo Basin are now open!  With great pleasure we would like to invite you at the 2nd International Conference on Biodiversity in the Congo Basin, which will take place on March 6-10, 2023 in Kisangani, DR Congo.
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Sensibiliser et former aux enjeux de la transition écologique et du développement durable dans l'enseigement supérieur: en fédération wallonie-bruxelles où en est-on ?

Les enjeux de transition écologique et du développement durable (DD) sont, plus que jamais, au cœur des discussions sur l’élaboration de plans stratégiques au sein des établissements d’enseignement supérieur en Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (FWB). Que ce soit au niveau du monde politique, des associations ou des établissements, l’urgence en la matière est sur les lèvres de tous les acteurs et actrices de l’enseignement.
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Cycle de conférences: Ressources naturelles et résistances: Ruée sur la terre – La résilience paysanne face à la vulnérabilité d’un modèle agricole « moderne » en Afrique des Grands Lacs

Ce cycle de conférences vous plonge dans des réflexions profondes autour de ces dynamiques. Quatre chercheurs scientifiques nous font découvrir comment la ruée sur la terre, le sous-sol, l'eau et la forêt s'articulent sur le terrain.
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