LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity contributes to the protection and restoration of biodiversity in Belgium
This project is committed to facilitating processes that contribute to the implementation of nature goals in Belgium. In this way, this project contributes to the implementation of the EU Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the new planned EU legal frameworks.
The project started on 1 January 2023 and runs until 31 December 2031.
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Making a positive impact on biodiversity
News
We are constantly working towards the Natura-2000-goals. Read how we’ve been doing
Rare Bee Discovery Highlights the Importance of LIFE Projects for Biodiversity Conservation
Better understanding today to better protect tomorrow
Help us capture nature’s recovery on camera!
Investing in Nature Restoration - Building a Sustainable Future
Biodiversity Week is here!
Remote sensing to protect nature
Natura 2000: Brussels protects its natural environment
A First Collective AECMs in Wallonia: Two Pilot Areas to Support the Hen Harrier
Map of the Week – Belgium’s Belreefs Project and Europe’s Natura 2000 Network
Knowledge exchange between LIFE projects
Instagram campaign about Natura 2000 in the Sonian Forest
Farmers in Flemish Loam Region experiment with agricultural practices for farmland birds
Knowledge sharing for more biodiversity-friendly lighting
A new portal for biodiversity in Wallonia
Successful training on bat habitat management
Species action plan Great Grey Shrike
LIFE B4B-day in Namur
InterLIFE Benelux 2025
New Natura 2000 hikes
Platform meeting Sonian Forest
Biodiversity week 2025
Releasing Weatherfish in Schulensbroek
Fact sheet on common spadefoot
18 sheets on Natura 2000 habitats and their management
First Project for Nature Restoration in the Belgian North Sea Approved
The Sonian Forest Volunteers (Soigneurs - Zoniënvrijwilligers) for the first time on the field!
Launch campaign on good habits during the breeding season in the forest
Knowledge charing with LIFE Marha
Platform meeting RBaPS in agriculture
Knowledge exchange on forests between Flanders and Wallonia
Kick-off Pilotprojects 'Natura2000 in the spotlight'
Focus on biodiversity in the Sonian Forest
Gathering of the B4B network in Wallonia
Adjusted lighting for nature
On the lookout for bats with Natagora
Workshop on nature connectivity was a succes
LIFE Platform Meeting RBaPS
LIFE IP Atlantische Sandlandschaften meets LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity
Knowledge sharing about agri-environment climate measures
Biodiversity Week (May 18 - May 26)
Podcast - Why reintroduction is sometimes (not) a good idea - with Dennis De Ryck and Tobias Ceulemans
Cooperation between LIFE IP Atlantic Region DE and Life B4B for breeding and restocking of Common spadefoot toad (Pelobates fuscus) in Flanders
LIFE B4B Magazine
One year of LIFE Belgium for Biodiversity
Kick-off event
Realisations
Week of the biodiversity 2026
40,000 European weatherfish released into nature reserves in Herk-de-Stad and Diest
Nature Management – the basics through blended learning
Study on nature inclusive farming
Promising start for restoration of oyster reefs in the North Sea
New Natura 2000-website in Flanders
Events
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Investing in Nature Restoration - Building a sustainable future
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Seminar
9:00 h.
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17:00 h.
Leuven
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Working Group ‘Nature connectivity in Belgium'
Event
9:00 h.
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16:00 h.
Hendrik Conscience building
Koning Albert II-laan 15
1210 Brussels
(near Brussels-North train station)
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LIFE Platform Meeting: Agriculture for the Benefit of Biodiversity
Event
8:00 h.
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18:00 h.
Diestsepoort 6, 3000 Leuven
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Business & Biodiversity in Action
Event
10:00 h.
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17:00 h.
Havenhuis, Antwerp (Zaha Hadidplein 1)
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Implementing Easements: Barriers and Opportunities in the European Union
Event
15:00 h.
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18:30 h.
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