Presentation of the position paper: "A robust biodiversity in Flanders"

The Metaforum KU Leuven is organising a presentation of a position paper on Flanders biodiversity.

• Friday 20 March 2026, 14:00-16:00 with a reception afterwards
• Aula Jean Monnet, Parkstraat 51, 3000 Leuven

The context: Biodiversity provides humans with important ecosystem services, such as food, clean water, pollination and climate regulation. Investing in biodiversity is therefore essential for ensuring a liveable society. However, biodiversity is under severe pressure. Restoring it requires an integrated, long-term policy approach. Current policy, however, is lagging behind.

An interdisciplinary group of scientists has therefore mapped out the current state of affairs in the position paper entitled "A robust biodiversity in Flanders". The document discusses the connection between biodiversity and human health, its interaction with agriculture and climate change, and provides specific policy recommendations.

Programme
Introduction by coordinator Andreas De Block

Presentation position paper:

• Agriculture & biodiversity - Olivier Honnay 
• Health & biodiversity - Ellen Decaestecker 
• Climate & biodiversity - Robert Speijer

Response by:

• Justine Arkens, Groene Kring 
• Jannes Maes, Kabinet van de Vlaamse minister van Omgeving en Landbouw Jo Brouns 
• Jelle Van Den Berghe, INBO 
• Justin Vermeire, Boerenbond 

Moderation: Vincent Merckx, VRT NWS
 

☞ To participate, complete the registration form.

Please note the event will be held in Dutch.