1. Dr. J. Tack – Belgian Biodiversity Platform Belgian global change research 1990-2002 Assessment and Integration Report Dr. J. Tack Belgian Biodiversity Platform National Committee IGBP

2. Dr. J. Tack – Belgian Biodiversity Platform Belgian global change research 1990-2002 Assessment report Global change What is missing? Assessment of Belgian Research Integration report Belgian Research What is missing? Integration of Belgian Research in international context

3. Dr. J. Tack – Belgian Biodiversity Platform Belgian global change research 1990-2002 Scientific report! A report for policy makers? Research communication: bridging the gap between researchers, policy makers and the public? Research communication: who is the audience? Research Communication: a task for researchers?

4. Dr. J. Tack – Belgian Biodiversity Platform Success stories? Global Change related programmes of BELSPO –Increasing budget –Increasing number of projects –Increasing number of participants –Diversification of participants –Opening of research programmes

5. Dr. J. Tack – Belgian Biodiversity Platform Recommendations for the future Science policy interface Research communication: need for professionals Permanent exchange of scientific information