The SOILGUARD Final Conference brought together an inspiring mix of researchers, policymakers, land managers, and industry representatives in Brussels. With partners such as reNature, the LAMASUS project, DG AGRI, DG ENV, NABU e.V., and John Deere joining the discussion, we reflected on what our project has achieved, and more importantly, where we go from here.
At the heart of the event was one central question:
HOW CAN OUR GROWING UNDERSTANDING OF SOIL BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH BE TRANSLATED INTO MEANINGFUL, ON-THE-GROUND CHANGE? KEY RESEARCH MESSAGES PRESENTED BY THE SOILGUARD TEAM:
Join us on March 31, 2025, at Residence Palace, Belgium, for the SOILGUARD event, where experts, policymakers, and stakeholders will explore the potential of soil biodiversity for sustainable land management. The event will feature discussions on innovative research, soil health measurement tools, and strategies for policy integration, including the SoilGuardians App and the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive. Don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future of soil biodiversity!
SOILGUARD’s 2024 Wrap-Up highlights a year of groundbreaking achievements in soil health and biodiversity. From publishing our first scientific paper to engaging with farmers, presenting on global stages, and earning IPBES recognition, this edition covers key milestones. Explore expert insights, farmer perspectives, media features, and our latest infographic on valuing soil biodiversity. Don’t miss out!
As the world focuses on soil health during the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, this webinar will spotlight the connections between global frameworks like the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Union’s Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive (SMRD). This is a unique opportunity to explore how cohesive actions on soil biodiversity, land degradation, and resilience can shape a sustainable future.
As the world focuses on soil health during the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, this webinar will spotlight the connections between global frameworks like the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Union’s Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive (SMRD). This is a unique opportunity to explore how cohesive actions on soil biodiversity, land degradation, and resilience can shape a sustainable future.
On November 17, the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) represented the SOILGUARD project at the Southeast Asia Conference on Food Security and Sustainability (SEACFOSS 2024).
During the conference, Dr. Rochana Tangkoonboribun, Director of the Expert Center of Innovative Agriculture at TISTR, presented the SOILGUARD project, emphasizing its mission to promote sustainable soil management and leverage soil biodiversity to address environmental, economic, and social challenges.
The European Mission Soil Week 2024 brought together key stakeholders, experts, and policymakers in the soil and agriculture sectors to discuss strategies for enhancing soil health across Europe. Organized within the Mission Soil framework, the event gave the opportunity to Mission Soil projects to highlight their innovations, best practices, and collaborative opportunities aimed at achieving sustainable soil management.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news of our first scientific paper publication: Valuation of Soil-Mediated Contributions to People (SmCPs) – A Systematic Review of Values and Methods.