Session 2 - Animals in Brussels Talk: Human-Animal Urban Coexistence in Brussels

🐾 🎤Join us for session 2 of the series 'Animals in Brussels' Talks, organised by the organisation Vegan Brussels 🌱

🐶🐦🌆 This session is dedicated to the topic of Urban Coexistence, which includes discussion on strategies for living alongside both wild and domestic animals, covering responsible pet ownership and practical solutions for common urban animal challenges.

🧠🗣️The speaker will be Jonathan de Patoul, veterinarian, DéFI party politician in Brussels, and strong advocate for animal welfare. Jonathan co-authored the Brussels Animal Welfare Code and has pushed for measures like mandatory pre-adoption veterinary consultations and a ban on unstunned slaughter. Beyond legislation, he co-founded La Ferme d’Anjou, an educational farm promoting sustainable living and animal awareness. His work reflects a deep commitment to improving animal protection both through policy and community action.

Please register here:
**https://www.veganbrussels.com/event-details/osta-talks-may**
💰 The event is free, but there is a suggested donation to Vegan Brussels of 15 euros, especially as the talk includes refreshments.

🌐 The talk will take place in French with live text-based translation into English. English can be used during the discussion and the Community Time.

📍Location: Commons Hub, Rue de la Madeleine 51, Brussels

Session Format

• 13:30 – 14:00: Optional guided meditation (Jennifer, OSTA)
  14:15 – 15:15: Talk by Jonathan de Patoul (in French, with live English translation)
  15:30 – 16:30: Open discussion
  16:30 – 17:30: Community time & refreshments