Belgium gets its first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with the cross-border KempenBroek reserve

08 July 2024
Today in Agadir (Morocco), the International Coordinating Council for the UNESCO Human and Biosphere Programme decided to recognise KempenBroek as a cross-border Biosphere Reserve. KempenBroek thus becomes the first cross-border UNESCO Biosphere Area in the Benelux, the first in Belgium and the…
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Political Monitoring - June 2024

28 June 2024
The political monitoring of June 2024 is an overview of the agenda items that were discussed at SBSTTA-26 and SBI-4 in Nairobi, Kenya in May 2024 The political monitoring is available here 280624_PolMon_0.pdf
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Public consultation: Update of Belgium’s National Biodiversity strategy to 2030

24 June 2024
From June 24 to September 24, 2024, the FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment and the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural sciences are organizing a public consultation on the draft of the 'Update of the Belgian national biodiversity strategy until 2030'. This gives you the opportunity to give…
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CHM network meeting for francophone partner countries of the Belgian CHM

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From 17 to 19 juin 2024 the Belgian focal point for the CHM is organising a network meeting with 9 francophone African partner countries.

Participants will discuss:

  • the development of their national CHMs since 2022
  • COP15, SBSTTA 25 and 26 and SBI 4 decision that will have an impact on their
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Update of the National Biodiversity Strategy : Launch of the public consultation

The update of the National Biodiversity Strategy aims to align Belgium’s goals with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030. It is a significant step towards enhancing our commitment to biodiversity conservation, restoration and sustainable use

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Political Monitoring - April 2024

30 April 2024
The political monitoring by the Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity is carried out on a periodic basis, with the goal of informing about political processes related to biodiversity in Belgium and the EU: the Chamber, the Senate, the Walloon Parliament, the…
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Political Monitoring - March 2024

29 March 2024
The political monitoring by the Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity is carried out on a periodic basis, with the goal of informing about political processes related to biodiversity in Belgium and the EU: the Chamber, the Senate, the Walloon Parliament, the…
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“From Nature-related Risks to Opportunities – Exploring the 'Business Case' for Nature”

 "Why does nature matter to businesses, industries and others sectors? What are the opportunities, and how are businesses and others sectors responding? How can we mainstream nature-related risks indecision-making? What insights can we glean about analysing and managing risks related to nature degradation?"
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The Biodiversity Spring Market 2024

This event will bring together key players in the Belgian biodiversity scene, offering an engaging program centered around current trends with a special focus on Nature-based solutions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and explore the dynamic landscape of biodiversity in Belgium.

Mor

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Political Monitoring - February 2024

29 February 2024
The political monitoring by the Belgian National Focal Point to the Convention on Biological Diversity is carried out on a periodic basis, with the goal of informing about political processes related to biodiversity in Belgium and the EU: the Chamber, the Senate, the Walloon Parliament, the…
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