Poster 34: Scientific forums as useful tools to integrate biodiversity issues into sectoral policies

The Belgian Biodiversity Platform (BBPF) is an advisory and communication body of the OSTC (Belgian federal Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural affairs) for scientific aspects of biodiversity study and conservation. Our aims are to perform a critical analysis of the current biodiversity research in Belgium, to promote research initiatives, and to enhance access to scientific information. In order to promote the sustainable management of ecosystems and the conservation of their biodiversity, our platform develops a website and animates thematic forums in close collaboration with Belgian Research Institutes. These forums gather and exchange scientific information; they stimulate contact with other scientists, field practitioners and policy makers. More information: http://www.biodiversity.be/bbpf