The ESA index
In this article, you can find: an overview of how desertification threatens Mediterranean Europe in the context of climate change, insights into how the ESA (Environmentally Sensitive Area) Index integrates […]
Tackling Drought and Land Degradation in Island Agriculture
In this article, you can find: an overview of the environmental challenges facing Mediterranean island agriculture, key findings from the I.O.S.P. project on tackling drought, land degradation, and desertification (LDD), […]
WP3 Seminar | Living Earth – an integrated EO-based approach for Land Degradation assessment
Synopsis: Living Earth is a standardised framework designed to provide consistent, flexible, and scalable classification of land cover data across various spatial and temporal scales. Developed to support environmental monitoring, […]
Café Talk of KC: Sustainable Soil Management Practices & Scientific Gaps: Microbial-Based Solutions
1st Café Talk | Community of Knowledge In this first session of the Café Talk Anna Luise and Francesca Assennato (ISPRA, Italy) welcomed Quirico Migheli (University of Sassari, Desertification […]
Webinar: Innovations to combat desertification
In celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025, the EU-funded MONALISA and TERRASAFE projects joined forces to highlight groundbreaking innovations and collaborative practices for restoring land […]
MONALISA – Asterousia Case Study overview
Asterousia Case Study Brochure The Asterousia Case Study in southern part of Crete, Greece, tackles land degradation and desertification (LDD) through nature-based solutions. Key challenges include land use intensification, land […]
MONALISA – Médenine Case Study overview
Médenine Case Study Brochure The Médenine Case Study in Jeffara, southeastern Tunisia, tackles land degradation and desertification (LDD) through traditional and high-tech water harvesting and conservation techniques. Key challenges include drought, […]
MONALISA – Berchidda Monti Case Study overview
Berchidda-Monti Case Study Brochure The Berchidda-Monti Case Study in North-East Sardinia, Italy, tackles land degradation and desertification (LDD) through nature-based solutions. Key challenges include drought, land use intensification, and low grassland productivity. Solutions Innovative grazing management Legume […]
MONALISA – KoM Press release
MONALISA Project: Combatting Land Degradation and Desertification The MONALISA project aims to prevent and reverse land degradation and desertification (LDD) across Mediterranean drylands. This EU-funded initiative brings together a diverse […]
MONALISA at 5MPCW
MONALISA at the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week: Sharing Knowledge, Building Alliances From April 7–11, 2025, MONALISA was proudly represented at the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (5MPCW) in Limassol, […]