Fit for Biodiversity - Solutions for the Agri-Food Sector

Keynote:

Chris Adamo – Danone

Opening Addresses:

Patrick Child – DG Environment, European Commission

Alexander Bonde – German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

Explore key approaches and tools that support companies in assessing their impacts on biodiversity. The presentations highlight 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

tbc - ENCORE

Session A: How to identify and minimize financial risks in supply chains

How can nature risks in supply chains actually be translated into euro figures? Leading tool providers demonstrate with real-world examples from the food industry how their tools identify, assess and turn financial risks into concrete actions.

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 (tbc) – 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

Finger Food and Drinks

Gijs Schilthuis – DG Agriculture of the European Commission

Oliver Conz – German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

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 – Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte

Dr. Ulrike Eberle – Corsus Research