Conference – Fit for Biodiversity – Solutions for the Agri-Food Sector

Explore key approaches and tools that support companies in assessing their impacts on biodiversity. The presentation highlights underlying principles, scope of application, and user-friendliness, offering practical insights into how these solutions can be effectively applied in business contexts.

Nadja Kasperczyk – Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
Matilda Löfgren – RISE (Research Institute of Sweden
Jolien Verhelst – Arcadis
ENCORE

Session A: Methods Biodiversity Metrics for Risk Analysis

Risk analysis are key to CSRD/ESRS reporting and effective biodiversity management. This session presents practical approaches and shows how biodiversity risk analysis inform resource allocation and concrete action.

Jenja Kronenbitter – Global Nature Fund
Louisa Lösing – Global Nature Fund

Session B: Future Technical Solutions

This session explores emerging methods and technological advances that are transforming biodiversity monitoring. Experts will present innovative tools—from remote sensing to genetic analysis—designed to enhance our understanding and tracking of ecosystems across different landscapes.

Jhony Sanchez – GRAS
Max Meister – NABU
Florian Geiser – Hula Earth

Session C: Driving Biodiversity Action Together

Discover practical approaches companies use to deliver measurable biodiversity improvements—from sourcing programmes and NGO partnerships to methods for calculating and verifying biodiversity gains in agricultural landscapes.

Oliver Peters – Food for Biodiversity
Lisa Kötting – Aldi Süd
Head of Sustainability – Nestlé Europe

Session D: Investing in business resilience through incentive schemes

Turning biodiversity commitments into business resilience through effective incentive schemes
Featuring a practical guideline, a case study, and an interactive workshop to explore and critically assess effective design approaches.

Bianca Meßmer, Mia Glammeier – Lake Constance Foundation
Sanne Dekker – FrieslandCampina

Drinks, Finger Food and Networking

Explore the evolving biodiversity credit market, from best practices to emerging financial opportunities. Drawing on real-world case studies, the discussion highlights key lessons and challenges, including alignment with the EU Nature Credits Roadmap.

Claudia Bulgheroni – Meo Carbon Solutions  
Hadrien Michel – DG Environment of the European Commission  

How can biodiversity be communicated effectively to consumers and the wider public? Bringing together regulatory and market research experts, this session focuses on external communication, offering practical insights and real-world examples on what works and what complies. Join an interactive exchange to explore key challenges and best practices.

Lucia Scharl – Legal expert on the Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo)
Dr. Ulrike Eberle – Corsus Research