Smart Soils: Smart Specialisation meets EU Soil Mission

A Europe-wide discussion in a virtual session about the relationship, at the regional level, between the Smart Specialization Research and Innovation Strategies (RIS3) and the Soil Mission (SM) will be the focus of this Nati00ns thematic events.

It will integrate policymakers, experts, technicians and citizens involved in regional policy-making and implementation of innovation programs with the following challenges: identify examples of connections that already exist/are foreseen/intuited between RIS3 and the SM objectives; discover the possibilities for the implementation of the strategies to solve soil troubles and conclude on policy good practices to guide the processes of orienting RIS3 towards the mission and vice versa.

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. RIS3 are demonstrating from 2013 their utility at local level to foster transformative changes through innovation.

To further facilitate collaboration, NATI00NS will unveil matchmaking opportunities through our dedicated Matchmaking Platform during these events. This initiative aims to connect like-minded individuals, organizations, and experts, fostering partnerships that contribute to the collective mission of nurturing healthy soils across Europe.

Participation is free, but registration via this link is mandatory. 

More information

This webinar is part of a series of six European-wide events organised by Nati00ns, and will be conducted entirely online, featuring impactful introductions to specific topics by esteemed keynote speakers and real-world practitioners. You can find the calendar of upcoming events here. 

The EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe is one of the priority topics of ERRIN's Bioeconomy Working Group. You can read more about the work conducted on this dedicated webpage.