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

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Dates: October 6th and 7th, Brussels

October 6: 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
October 7: 08:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Organized by:

  • Global Nature Fund
  • Food for Biodiversity
  • Meo Carbon Solutions
  • Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • Lake Constance Foundation

Location: Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union in Brussels, Rue Belliard 60–62, Brussels

Who Should Attend?

For managers and stakeholders from food companies, science and academia, standards organizations, NGOs, policymakers, biodiversity expert groups, agri-food industry associations, and cross-sector initiatives

About the Conference

Fit for Biodiversity brings together leading perspectives to address the central challenges of biodiversity management in agri-food systems. By connecting established practices, emerging approaches, and the current regulatory development, the conference provides orientation and supports informed actions across value chains.

Key Topics

  • Create real impact: The best biodiversity practices in agri-food supply chains
  • Learn: How to master biodiversity assessment along the value chain
  • Insights: What you need to know about biodiversity credits
  • Explore: Incentive models to support biodiversity-friendly agriculture
  • Learn: How to clearly and credibly communicate biodiversity action
  • Identify: Legal requirements you have to consider

Day 1 October 6th 2026, 12:30 – 18:00

Welcome

Keynote:

Chris Adamo, VP Global Sustainability Impact, Danone

Opening Addresses:

Patrick Child, Deputy Director General, DG Environment of the European Commission 

Alexander Bonde, Secretary General, German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

Block 1: Biodiversity Assessment - Approaches and Tools

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)
WWF (tbc)
EU Business and Biodiversity Platform (tbc)

Block 2: Biodiversity Improvement - Support from Various Angles (Parallel Sessions)

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
Victoria Schmettow – 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
Nestlé

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

Networking Evening

Drinks, Finger Food and Networking

Day 2 October 7th 2026, 08:30 – 13:00

Welcome

Opening Addresses:

Gijs Schilthuis, Director for the Sustainability Directorate, DG Agriculture of the European Commission 

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

Block 3: Financing biodiversity restoration through nature credits

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 

Block 4: Biodiversity Communication

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

Additional information:

The event venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Vegetarian and vegan finger food will be provided.

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