16.00 – 16.10 Introduction to the context –Milica Trajokovic, Biosense
16.10 – 16.40 A Soil Deal for Europe – Arianna Pasa, Research Programme Officer – European Commission, DG Agriculture and rural development, Research and innovation unit
EU Missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. They have ambitious goals and will deliver tangible results by 2030..
The Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ will support the transition towards healthy soils by 2030 by putting in place an effective network of 100 living labs and lighthouses in rural and urban areas.
The Mission is also funding an ambitious research and innovation programme, developing a harmonised framework for soil monitoring in Europe and increasing people’s awareness on the vital importance of soils.
Indeed, life on Earth depends on healthy soils. Soil is the foundation of our food systems. It provides clean water and habitats for biodiversity while contributing to climate resilience. It supports our cultural heritage and landscapes and is the basis of our economy and prosperity.
Arianna Pasa will present the Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’, its objectives and implementation, including the gradual establishment of a network of living labs and lighthouses.
16.40 – 17.15 Agriculture of the Future – Roundtable moderated by INRAE – Muriel Mambrini
Participants Biosense – OMKI – INRAE
17.15 – 17.30 Q&A and Conclusions