Animals in Flanders

Learn how Flanders is becoming a great region for animals.
This series of talks explores Flanders’ animals, including population data, strategies for human-animal coexistence, and animal politics.
Whether you’re interested in advocacy, policy-making, or practical initiatives, these sessions will provide you with essential insights and connections needed to support animals in Flanders

Enjoy the talks and become part of Flanders’ community for animals!

This overview presents Flanders’ animal community. From companion animals to urban wildlife, we’ll explore population statistics and demographics to better understand our region’s animal landscape. These insights, combined with practical considerations, help inform where our priorities should lie in shaping policies that affect Flanders’ animal inhabitants.

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Speaker: Constance Adonis Villalón, the founder and president of DierAnimal, Belgium’s political party for animals, people, and the planet. A dedicated animal rights advocate, she holds a master’s degree in political science from ULB.
DierAnimal, the political animal party, joins us for a discussion on animal advocacy in politics. We present current policy developments, ongoing initiatives, and ways citizens can actively participate in shaping animal policies in Flanders
Please note: The DierAnimal presentation will be given in French and Dutch.

Leuven serves as a case study for human-animal interactions in urban spaces. The region has implemented various initiatives that address the needs of both domestic and wild animals. By examining these initiatives, we can better understand how urban spaces can foster meaningful connections between humans, animals, and the natural world.

Speaker: to be confirmed