Nature is a spectacle!

Every year, the Festival International Nature Namur (FINN) devotes an entire week to highlighting the beauty of the natural world. Its mission is clear: to amaze in order to raise awareness. Through exceptional images, the festival invites the public to discover the wealth of nature that surrounds them, and encourages them to adopt responsible behavior towards their environment.

Created in 1995, FINN has become an unmissable event for lovers of nature and spectacular images. With over 35,000 visitors each year, three international competitions (photography, amateur and professional films) and a host of activities, it now ranks among the top five European events dedicated to nature.

Among the highlights, the nature village brings together the festival's partners. UNamur will be hosting a stand showcasing the best shots from the Biology department's multidisciplinary trip. Fun activities will also enable the public to discover nature from a scientific angle. Brochures and information on training courses related to the festival's themes will also be available.

The FINN is also organizing an Environment Day, dedicated to the major issues affecting biodiversity and human well-being. This year, it will take place on October 16 and feature three themed sessions followed by debates led by experts. For this 31st edition, the speakers will be professors Jean-Yves Storme, geologist, and Nicolas Dendoncker, geographer, as well as Manon Poignet, researcher at the Environmental and Evolutionary Biology Research Unit (University of Namur, Faculty of Science, Biology Department, ILEE Institute).

More info on the FINN website