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MONALISA Community News #4

Community News #4 – May 2026

This issue presents the new format of the MONALISA Open Call for Young Researchers, upcoming Café Talks, field updates from the Losedro Oak Plantation, and recent and upcoming international events linked to land degradation, restoration, soil health, and Earth Observation.

Highlights from this issue:

  • Open Call for Young Researchers: new prizes and opportunities for 2026, including a €500 award, publication support, mentorship, internship opportunities, and collaboration with MONALISA experts.
  • Café Talk: next session planned for 17 June 2026, linked to the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought and focused on policy and solutions.
  • Field updates: latest visuals and activities from the Losedro Oak Plantation, showing ongoing field work and restoration-related actions.
  • Events and international engagement: updates from WEFE Nexus workshop, cooperation with Taiwan, Turin International Book Fair, EGU Conference, ESA Φ-lab, and upcoming conferences in Valencia, Coimbra and Thessaloniki.