List of the relevant sources used for analysing knowledge, experiences, and gap analysis for LDD monitoring and assessment
Synopsis: The Excel file includes the complete list of the relevant literature sources that have been analysed for the scope of D3.1, including the description of each source. The sources are […]
Meta-dataset of relevant information for land degradation risk assessment and monitoring
Synopsis: The metadata table consists primarily of geospatial datasets focused on environmental and anthropogenic indicators that are relevant for land degradation risk assessment and monitoring. Overall, it comprises a diverse collection […]
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 […]
Grazing and land degradation
In this article, you can find: an overview of the role of grazing in shaping Mediterranean ecosystems, key scientific insights into how grazing affects soil, vegetation, and microbial activity, an […]
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), […]
Seminar: Living Earth
Seminar Recap: Exploring the “Living Earth” Approach for Land Degradation Assessment On July 1st, the MONALISA Project hosted an internal seminar titled “Living Earth – an integrated EO-based approach for […]
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 […]