From Soil Science to Policy: Harnessing Soil Biodiversity for a Climate-Resilient Future
Soil biodiversity is key to sustainable land management, yet its potential remains underutilized. The SOILGUARD event, hosted by the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge tools, policy integration strategies, and practical solutions for advancing soil biodiversity.
Event Details:
🔜 March 31st, 2025
⏱️ 11:00-17:00
🇧🇪 🇪🇺 Residence Palace
📌 Session 1 (11:00 – 13:00 CET): SOILGUARD: Sustainable Soil Management to unleash Soil Biodiversity Potential and Increase Environmental, Economic, and Social Well-Being
- The SOILGUARD project will showcase its’ collaborative and innovative research on soil biodiversity, climate resilience, and the SoilGuardians App, which predicts land management impacts.
🥪 Lunch (13:00-14:00 CET)
📌 Session 2 (14:00 – 15:30 CET): Measuring Soil Biodiversity
- Experts will present methodologies for measuring soil biodiversity, including four key indicators for assessing soil health.
📌 Session 3 (15:30 – 17:00 CET) Practical Recommendations and Policy Integration for Sustainable Soil Management
- Panel discussions will take place covering the topics of policy integration, CAP alignment, and the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, featuring insights from researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Join us on March 31, 2025, to help shape the future of soil biodiversity strategies!