Fit for Biodiversity - Solutions for the Agri-Food Sector

Representatives of EU-funded projects working in the fields of biodiversity, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and food systems are warmly invited to join a dedicated networking session before the start of the conference.

Registration, networking, finger food and coffee

Welcome:

Peter Zens – Food for Biodiversity

Bodo Lehmann - Representation of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union 

Keynote:

Chris Adamo – Danone

Building Resilient Food Systems through Nature

Opening Addresses:

Patrick Child – DG Environment, European Commission

Alexander Bonde – German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

This session presents existing approaches and tools for companies to assess their impacts, risks and dependencies on biodiversity. Starting with an overview and main trends, selected tools and approaches will be presented. The session will close with a summary of tools appropriate for the food sector.

Introduction & Moderation:

Nadja Kasperczyk – Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)

Presentations: 

Jo De Ryck – Arcadis - Trends in Corporate Nature Measurement

Trends in Corporate Nature Measurement

Bethan Henderson - ENCORE - Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure

ENCORE: Kicking Off the Journey to Assess Nature-Related Risks

Matilda Löfgren – RISE (Research Institute of Sweden)

RISE Biodiversity Database for Food - a Tool for Measuring the Biodiversity Impact from Food Production 

Session A: From Nature Risks to Financial Risks

How can nature-related risks in supply chains be translated into financial impacts? A leading food retailer and two tool providers share practical insights into risk assessment, monetisation approaches, and turning results into business action.

Introduction & Moderation:

Jenja Kronenbitter & Louisa Lösing – Global Nature Fund

Presentations:

William Bennett - Lidl Stiftung und Co. KG

Practical Approaches for Supply Chain Risk Assessments and Raw Material Prioritisation for Biodiversity Strategies

Christian Dietrich – Kuyua

From Data to Decision: A Practical Use Case for Nature and Climate Value at Risk

Lukas Ketzer - Osapiens

From Plot to P&L - Pricing Climate Risk in the Cocoa Supply Chain

 

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.

Introduction & Moderation:

Marion Hammerl – Lake Constance Foundation

Presentations:

Jhony Sanchez – GRAS

Further Developments in Operationalizing Remote Sensing to Support Biodiversity Monitoring in Agricultural Landscapes

Max Meister – NABU

From Sample to Species List: How eDNA Metabarcoding Makes Biodiversity Visible

Benedikt Fischer – Hula Earth

Where Nature Speaks - and Data Delivers: Automated Biodiversity Monitoring

 

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.

Introduction & Moderation:

Oliver Peters – Food for Biodiversity

Presentations:

Oliver Peters

Success Story Biodiversity Basic Set

Dr. Julia Adou – Aldi Süd

Supporting Naturland's Biodiversity Programme "For Greater Biodiversity"

Giacomo Udugbor – Nestlé Europe

Best Practice for a Partnership & Collaboration That Will Help Us to Achieve Measurable Biodiversity Improvements

 

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.

Introduction & Moderation:

Bianca Meßmer, Mia Glammeier – Lake Constance Foundation

Presentations:

Bianca Meßmer, Mia Glammeier

How to Invest in Company Resilience: Guideline on Effective Incentive Schemes to Improve Biodiversity in Food Systems

Sanne Dekker – FrieslandCampina

Foqus Planet: KPI-Based Price Premiums for Biodiversity on Dairy Farms

Role Play:

Comparing Incentive Schemes Designed by Different Stakeholder Groups

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.

Introduction & Moderation:

Sonia Petzold - Food for Biodiversity

Presentations:

Hadrien Michel – DG Environment of the European Commission

EU Nature Credit Road Map

Alberto Orgiazzi - Joint Research Center

Methodological Challenges of Biodiversity Credits

Shermila Weragoda - MEO Carbon Solutions

Biodiversity Credits for Restoring Agri-Food Ecosystems - Results from the Fit for Biodiversity Project

Lena Lüpken – The Landbanking Group

How to Design Investment Instruments to Channel Capital into Nature Restoration

Virginia Castellucci - 3Bee

Measuring Biodiversity: Technology and MRV to Support Nature Credits in the Agri-Food Sector

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.

Introduction & Moderation:

Sonia Petzold - Food for Biodiversity

Presentations:

Lucia Scharl – Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte

EmpCo Directive: A New Era for Sustainability Marketing

Dr. Ulrike Eberle – Corsus Research

How to Communicate Biodiversity Engagement to Consumers?

Stendert Krommendam - Ecotone

From Biodiversity to Breakfast: Making Nature Relevant for Consumers