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Artevelde University College shapes makers of tomorrow in a stimulating habitat in Ghent. Through practice-oriented training and applied research, students develop competencies to push boundaries. Together with companies and society, the university of applied sciences is building inclusive, sustainable and entrepreneurial solutions that have an impact far beyond the campus.

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Biodiversity in Action

Biodiversity in Action, a collaboration between The Shift and WWF-Belgium, gathered organisations that recognize their impact on nature and biodiversity to work on this, right to the heart of their business strategy. In the Biodiversity Action Labs, members from various sectors worked on concrete strategies to strengthen, measure and sustainably embed biodiversity in their operations.

Sign for my future

Sign for my Future, launched in 2019, grew into one of the largest climate campaigns in Belgium. The initiative brought together citizens, businesses, civil society and academics to call on policymakers for ambitious and binding climate policies. With more than 340,000 signatures, The Shift as a unifying force ensured broad public support.

Green Deal Green Deal Protein Shift on Our Plate

The Green Deal Protein Shift has been accelerating the shift from animal to plant-based proteins since 2021. Companies, governments, researchers and organizations are joining forces to develop innovative actions, change consumer behavior and strengthen local production. The goal: a healthy and resilient food system for people and planet.

The Biodiversity Shift

Nature, that’s your business, too. As biodiversity is ever increasingly under threat and our economy feels the pinch, more and more Belgian companies are investing in nature to prevent further damage and create value. This community of practice pools their experiences in a programme that helps your company take structural steps towards helping a healthy, resilient natural world.