IBD 2009 in the Brussels Capital Region

Brussels will celebrate International Biodiversity Day on Tuesday 19th April, on a Belgian level, together with the federal Belgian level and the 3 regions of Belgium (the Brussels, Flemish and Walloon Region). The event is organised in collaboration with the National Focal Point of the CBD and the Belgian Biodiversity Platform.

In the same framework, on the 11th June, a scientific symposium is organized (by the Belgian Biodiversity Platform) to present recent Belgian research on invasive alien species. For the Brussels Capital Region, the results of a study on invasive parakeets (Psittacula krameri), which are presenting exploding populations in Brussels, will be presented, with a focus on possible actions to eliminate or at least reduce the populations.

A press conference has also been organised for the 19th of June, which will be held in the National Botanic Garden of Belgium (near to Brussels), in which each Belgian region and the federal government will present their policies and actions on invasive alien species. Download programme here (available in French & Dutch only ). Follow this link for more information on the press conference.

Brussels will also present their project regarding new nature-related legislation, which addresses invasive species, as well as their invasive species management and awareness-raising activities.

On the same day, Brussels Environment is also organizing a practical workshop for public green managers, which will present invasive species in Brussels and explain the dangers of these species, and management techniques to eliminate or reduce those species.