Open Call for Young Researchers: Now open! Inviting contributions on soil and land degradation, desertification, climate impacts on land. Deadline: September 10, 2025.
MONALISA Info Hub: Now live! A new digital platform offering curated resources, case studies, and data tools for sustainable land and soil management.
Alta Murgia Case Study (Italy): Exploring nature-based solutions to combat land degradation through ecological restoration, conservation agriculture, innovative grazing, and green infrastructure in a Mediterranean karst landscape.
Recent Activities
Los Pedroches Field Visit (Spain): June 2025 visit focused on sustainable agriculture and soil health, featuring discussions and field tours on soil sampling, silvopastoral systems, and water conservation.
Co-Design Meeting in Alta Murgia (Italy): First participatory session with local farmers and land managers to co-develop restoration strategies tailored to the region’s specific challenges.
Joint Webinar with TERRASAFE – June 17: Celebrating World Day to Combat Desertification with 200+ participants and insights on innovations for drought resilience and land restoration.
MONALISA at 5MPCW (Cyprus): Presented the Asterousia case study at the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week, highlighting nature restoration in Crete.
Regional Conference on Drought (Hungary): Shared MONALISA’s approach to land and climate resilience through sustainable land management at a major policy-science dialogue.
Community & Events
Community of Knowledge – Café Talk #1: Launched June 6, focusing on microbial-based solutions for soil health with guest experts from CNRS and UNISS.
