On 24th May 2017, the IPBES Belgian Focal Point organised a workshop to prepare for the ongoing review of the four Regional Assessments, and the Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment.

The purpose of the workshop was to:

  • Update experts on the last year's progress of the IPBES Work Programme
  • Provide background information on IPBES assessments and their review, and explain how to engage
  • Discuss main features of a high-quality assessment
  • Collect first feedback on the Regional Assessments, and Land degradation and restoration assessment to feed the Belgian government review 

Read the full report and access the presentation online.