OSTA TALKS
Animals in Brussels
Connecting People, Animals, and Nature in the Heart of Europe
At Commons Hub
Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Brussels (Central Station)
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Talk 1: Meet the Animals of Brussels
This overview presents Brussels’ animal community. From companion animals to urban wildlife, we’ll explore population statistics and demographics to better understand our city’s animal landscape. These insights, combined with practical considerations, help inform where our priorities should lie in shaping policies that affect Brussels’ animal inhabitants.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Talk 2: Urban Coexistence
Brussels serves as a case study for human-animal interactions in urban spaces. The city has implemented various initiatives that address the needs of both domestic and wild animals. By examining these initatives, we can better understand how urban spaces can foster meaningful connections between humans, animals, and the natural world.
Our Guest Speaker: Jonathan De Patoul
Jonathan De Patoul is a veterinarian and founded the educational farm La Ferme d’Anjou in 2020 in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe. He is active as a municipal councilor in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe and since 2019 as a Brussels parliamentarian for DéFI, where he specializes in environment, species protection and animal welfare issues. After his re-election in 2024, he was appointed as the DéFI group leader in the Brussels Parliament.
Moderator: Jennifer Duvillers
Admission is free – Suggested donation: 15€ – Limited spots available!
(You’re welcome to give less or more depending on your means.)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Talk 3: Animal Politics
DierAnimal, the political animal party, joined 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 Brussels.
Admission is free – Suggested donation: 15€ – Limited spots available!
(You’re welcome to give less or more depending on your means.)
SPEAKER
Jennifer Duvillers
OSTA Founder
Jennifer Duvillers serves as the Chief Animal Officer of OSTA (Organization for the Spiritual Treatment of Animals, established in 2024) in Brussels. She leads a team dedicated to connecting humans, animals, and nature.
As founder of OSTA, Jennifer Duvillers brings 15 years of experience as an animal activist, lawyer, and researcher to share her understanding and practical experiences as well as her vision for the animals in Brussels.
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