This webinar will introduce the importance of biodiversity, related European policy and legislative priorities.
In addition, a snapshot of the connections between EU policy on biodiversity and voluntary standards will be presentation. There will be time to reflect on the expectations of the policy makers and market players within the standardization community. Finally the speakers will present some examples standards related to biodiversity.
Target audience:
All biodiversity professionals and stakeholders, experts involved in the development of voluntary standards : scientific research, European and national policy makers, local authorities, environmental protection organisations, consumers representatives, businesses.
Speakers:
• Karolina D’Cunha, Deputy Head of Biodiversity Unit, European Commission, DG Environment
• Andrea Nam, Project Manager Energy and Living, CEN-CENELEC Management Centre
• Ronald Boon, Chairman of CEN-CENELEC Strategic Advisory Body on Environment (SABE)
• Sylvain Boucherand, Chairman of international technical committee ISO/TC 331 “Biodiversity”, CEO of B&L évolution
