Second MONALISA Café Talk

On 30 October 2025, the MONALISA project hosts its second Café Talk, an initiative of the Community of Knowledge.

This session will focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Remote Sensing against Land Degradation and Desertification. We will begin with concise partner highlights to seed the discussion, followed by an open exchange on methods, evidence, and practical implementation challenges – exploring how the MONALISA Project can help accelerate and scale effective practices.

Special Guests:

• Neil Simms – Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
• Gregory Giuliani – University of Geneva & UN Environment/Science Division/GRID-Geneva, Switzerland

Moderator: Francesca Assennato, Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Italy supported by the Rapporteur Marco Di Leginio, Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).

The session will also feature four young researchers from the MONALISA Community of Knowledge’s first Open Call, sharing their innovative work and perspectives.

Registration required – registration link.

Language: English
Duration: 1 hour

This Webinar is free and open to the public. We are looking forward to your participation!