Fostering soil health for farm and forest resilience in Spain: First stakeholder workshop

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Land Management for Healthy Soils and Resilient Landscapes!

The BENCHMARKS project, in collaboration with the Spanish Research Council (CSIC), Fundacion Regeneration Academy, and Commonland Foundation, is thrilled to announce our first Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in La Junquera, Murcia, Spain, scheduled for November 3rd, 2023.

Why Attend? 

Our workshop, titled “ Soil Health for Farm and Forest Resilience ” confronts the pressing issue of the profound impacts of soil degradation on nature and society and the opportunities provided by sustainable land management to reverse these impacts. Drawing together participants from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, foresters, private and public sector stakeholders, educators, and concerned citizens, this event offers a unique platform for collectively addressing soil health challenges.

What to Expect: 

• Shape the Future: Contribute to shaping future soil policies, including influential initiatives like the Common Agricultural Policy and the new Soil Monitoring Law.   
• Knowledge exchange on improving Soil Health: share experiences and knowledge on key factors influencing soil health and explore how to tackle the biggest challenges faced by farmers, foresters and land managers in southern Spain.  
• Boost Resilience and Prosperity: Explore innovative land management practices that make your farm and/or forest resilient to climate change while maintaining and increasing soil functions. 
• Build Long-Lasting Relationships: Connect with a diverse community of farmers, forester, policymakers, NGO’s, business and industry representatives, and scientists who contribute in different ways to soil health and sustainable land management in southern Spain.  
• Hands-on Experience: We will do a visual soil assessment and help interpreting your soil. 

Get Involved: 

If you’re eager to be part of this workshop, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Clara Bosch (clara@regeneration-academy.org), Joris de Vente (joris@cebas.csic.es), or Simon Moolenaar (simon.moolenaar@commonland.com) to secure your spot. Even if you’re unable to attend, we encourage you to engage with us, pose questions, and become a member of our Spanish stakeholder network. Your involvement and insights are invaluable as we collectively strive to promote resilient soils and sustainable land management in Spain and Europe.

For inquiries and additional information, please feel free to contact us!