Credit: MECB
On Tuesday 23 September 2025, as part of BIO-Woch 2025 in Luxembourg, Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, Serge Wilmes, launched the project “Biodiversity and Organic Farming – Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Service of Nature” at the Maison de la Nature in Kockelscheuer.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, the one-year project, funded by the Environmental Protection Fund, is led by the Association for Organic Farming Luxembourg (Vereenegung fir Biolandwirtschaft Lëtzebuerg ASBL), in collaboration with natur&ëmwelt ASBL and has three main objectives:
⁃ to promote the Ministry’s biodiversity support programmes;
⁃ to encourage farming practices that are favourable to ecosystems, particularly in Natura 2000 areas;
⁃ to strengthen synergies between farmers and municipalities engaged in the ecological transition.
The project highlights the key role of agricultural biodiversity - including genetic diversity, species and ecosystems - in food security and resilience to climate change. It aligns fully with European biodiversity restoration objectives.
During a workshop that took place at the launch, Minister Wilmes prepared pancakes using locally sourced organic products, following a personal recipe, demonstrating the principles of organic farming in a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
At the same time, young participants explored the “2,000 m²” project field, led by Institute for Biological Agriculture and Agroecology Luxembourg (IBLA), co-labour and natur&ëmwelt, with support from the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity. This educational project illustrates that, in theory, every person has 2,000 m² of agricultural land to feed themselves, highlighting the impact of our food choices on biodiversity, soils and the climate. It offers practical solutions, both local and global, for more sustainable agriculture and responsible eating.
Minister Wilmes emphasised: “Organic farming plays an essential role in preserving our biodiversity. By supporting this project, we affirm our commitment to promoting agriculture that respects nature, the soil and future generations.”
