European Conference for more Insect Protection and Biodiversity at Landscape Level

The conference, part of the LIFE Project "Insect Responsible Sourcing Regions", focused on addressing insect decline and promoting biodiversity across Europe through collaborative, landscape-level approaches. With pollinators playing a vital role in global food production and biodiversity increasingly at risk, the event aimed to unite a diverse group of stakeholders—including farmers, municipalities, scientists, NGOs, food companies, policymakers, and members of the public—to share knowledge, develop strategies, and explore practical innovations.

The programme explored how landscape-level collaboration and practical agricultural measures—beyond basic flower strips—could support biodiversity, highlighting tools such as habitat networks and key species planting. It also examined the role of municipalities in integrating biodiversity into planning, the value of citizen science for monitoring and conservation, and ways to improve financing and policy frameworks for long-term impact. Looking ahead, the conference discussed future models for sourcing regions that actively protect insects and biodiversity.