Belgian Biodiversity Alliance

BBA Symposium 2026

BBA Symposium – 9 September

The Belgian Biodiversity Alliance (BBA) is pleased to invite you to an inspiring one-day symposium, hosted by Hasselt University (UHasselt).

What is it about?

This symposium will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders around one central question: how can we accelerate the transition towards a biodiversity-positive society, together?

You can expect:

inspiring plenary sessions on topics such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, biodiversity-friendly financial flows, and green-blue networks,
interactive breakout sessions on the same topics where participants can exchange ideas, share experiences, ask questions, and explore the topics in more depth,
and ample opportunities to network and discover ongoing projects and initiatives.

Practical information

BBA Symposium – Working together for biodiversity
9 September – 10:00 – 18:00, registration starts at 9:30
UHasselt – Campus Hasselt, Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt

Registrations are open!

Programme

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Registration

Welcome word by UHasselt and BBA Secretariat

Plenary session: presentations “Harnessing Biodiversity Finance in the Belgian context: an update on the development of the BNFP” by Jules De Brabander (FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment), and “Sustainable Food Systems” by Vanessa Debruyne (ProVeg)

Coffee break and trade fair

Plenary session: presentations about “How incorporating social and environmental standards in corporate renewable energy procurement can show the full value renewables bring to climate, people, nature and economies” by Elif Gündüzyeli (The Nature Conservancy), and “Nature Restoration on Different Scales” by Griet Verbeeck (University of Hasselt)

Lunch break and trade fair

Afternoon kick off: short recap of the morning and introduction break-out sessions

Break out sessions part 1, to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the topics in depth

Coffee break and trade fair

Break out sessions part 2, to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the topics in depth

Closing plenary: short recap of break-out sessions, key takeaways and calls to action

Closing drink & networking and trade fair