OSTA TALKS
Animals in Belgium
Connecting People, Animals, and Nature in the Heart of Europe
Saturday, October 11, 2025
OSTA Talk 1: Meet the Animals of Flanders
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.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
OSTA Talk 2: Urban Coexistence
Leuven city 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 initiatives, we can better understand how urban spaces can foster meaningful connections between humans, animals, and the natural world.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
OSTA Talk 3: Animal Politics
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.
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 Flanders.
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