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European Conference for more Insect Protection and Biodiversity at Landscape Level  

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt, Römerberg 9, 60331 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Three quarters

… of global food crop species depend on pollinators.
… of the insect biomass have been lost only in Germany alone over the past 27 years.

The economic consequences are obvious: if the humming of bees, bumblebees and others stops, our food economy will soon stop buzzing, too. Funded by the EU Commission, our conference brings together different partners for a common goal: the sustainable protection of insects and biodiversity in Europe. Sharing the outcomes of our LIFE-Project “Insect Responsible Sourcing Regions” and discussing ways to promote positive change on landscape level.

Our conference will cover key topics including

  • Landscape Approach: What are the most effective strategies for fostering connections among stakeholders and encouraging cross-disciplinary teamwork?
  • Biodiversity in Land Management: How can we support the embedding of innovative agricultural measures in the landscape context? Which measures have evolved into biodiversity conservation success stories?
  • Flourishing Communities: How can municipalities better integrate the topic of biodiversity and insect conservation? What are the success factors for participation at municipal level?
  • Citizen Science & Monitoring: What opportunities does citizen science offer for biodiversity and insect conservation? How can we measure and communicate successes?
  • Policy & Incentives: What developments do we need at political level to support biodiversity and insect conservation at landscape level? What financing models are available outside of agricultural policy subsidies? How can we create meaningful incentive systems?
  • Next Steps: What do future models of insect and biodiversity responsible sourcing regions look like? How can we promote investment in biologically diverse landscapes?

Participation is free of cost. The conference is wheel-chair accessible.

We will provide vegetarian and vegan lunch options and drinks. Please note that we are unable to accommodate specific allergy requests.

Stay tuned! The programme will be announced soon.

We are looking forward to welcoming you.

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