2.4.2 Reduce the overall risk of pesticides and highly hazardous chemicals by at least half,...

Pesticides are products used to prevent, eradicate or control pests or diseases and to protect plants or plant products during production, storage and transport. Pesticides have a harmful effect on biodiversity. Nevertheless, it is possible to reduce...

2.4.3 Reduce, prevent and eliminate plastic pollution.

The exponential growth of plastic production and consumption in recent decades has had serious negative impacts on the environment and human health. Plastic pollution has a significant impact on natural habitats and wildlife. The most visible effects...

2.5 Study, monitor and minimise the impact of invasive alien species on biodiversity and ecosystem...

Biological invasions are one of the main causes of species extinction in the world (and in Belgium) after the loss of natural habitats. Organisms can be intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans outside their natural range. These include...