Nature loss is becoming a strategic reality for many businesses. Dependencies on water, land and ecosystems are reshaping how companies operate. This masterclass invites board members and senior leaders to explore how nature and biodiversity translate into governance and boardroom decisions.
What to expect?
An exclusive one-day, in-person course designed for board members and senior executives, this programme brings together expert insights, peer exchange, real-world case studies, and a structured boardroom simulation. Participants will dive into the science of biodiversity, gaining a clear understanding of nature-related risks and opportunities for business, while leaving with actionable insights and practical tools to meaningfully integrate nature into corporate strategy and board-level decision-making.
Key questions include:
Which parts of our strategy assume nature will remain stable?
What belongs to management, and what requires board oversight?
What trade-offs are boards implicitly accepting today?
How can nature-related risks be integrated into board agendas?
Programme
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45 – 09:15 | Welcome & programme introduction | Maxime de Cordes –Chapter Zero Brussels |
| 09:15 – 09:35 | Opening keynote: Why nature and biodiversity matter for boards | Natacha Lippens – Chapter Zero Brussels |
| 09:35 – 10:30 | The science: Understanding planetary boundaries and biodiversity risks | Eric Lambin - Professor at Université Catholique de Louvain & Stanford University |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee break | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Governance in practice: Decision rights, oversight, and delegation | Law firm to be announced |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Board perspective: Case study | |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch | |
| 13:45 – 15:15 | Boardroom simulation: Integrating nature into strategic decision-making | Facilitator to be announced |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Coffee break | |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Board perspective: Case study | Company to be announced |
| 16:30 – 17:15 | Board toolkit: Practical tools and personal takeaways | Natacha Lippens – Chapter Zero Brussels, Maxime de Cordes –Chapter Zero Brussels |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Closing remarks |
Speakers
Chapter Zero Brussels
Chapter Zero Brussels
Université Catholique de Louvain & Stanford University
Who is this for?
This event is open to all members and board members of Chapter Zero Brussels. Members of The Shift who wish to attend are invited to contact maxime.decordes@chapterzerobrussels.be.
Participation fee:
€300 (excl. VAT) for members only. 15 spots available. First come, first served.
The fee includes participation in the full-day masterclass, all session materials and toolkits and catering (coffee breaks and lunch).
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