• Welcome to
    Positive Visions for Biodiversity!

     This web-community aims at implementing the results of the “Positive Visions for Biodiversity” meeting that took place on the 16-19th November 2010 in Brussels. The 230 participants of the meeting developped a “Vision Framework” composed of goals and top changes that shall occur by 2050 to create a sustainable relationship between Nature and Human Beings. The themes are presented on the following slides (click on the white arrow of the right side)
  • Green hairstreak catch by sundew - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 1: Governance

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through governance that is more transparent and effective and that balances global and local responsibility.
  • Ophion Impressus - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 2: Land management

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through sustainable and participatory management of land, seascapes and urban areas.
  • Caterpillar Yellow-tail - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 3: Human population

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through a sustainable human population.
  • Toadflax - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 4: Technology

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through high technology that is used to build a low-tech world that enhances and protects biodiversity.
  • Cranefly at sunset - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 5: Energy & transport

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through sustainable renewable energy and transportation.
  • ... - Courtesy of André Heughebaert

    Theme 6: Food

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through sustainable food production, using minimum energy and resources.
  • Bumblebee - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 7: Resources

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through an efficient use of resources through responsible production and consumption, recycling and eliminating waste.
  • Black-tailed Skimmer - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 8: Daily life

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through the integration of biodiversity into every part of life.
  • Buttercup - Courtesy of Edwin Brosens

    Theme 9: Economic paradigm

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through transforming the economic paradigm to reflect fully biodiversity and human values.
  • ... - Courtesy of Estelle Balian

    Theme 10: Values

     By 2050, a sustainable relationship with biodiversity has been established through values and behaviors appropriate to a more harmonious way of life.