The 2nd SoilTribes Bootcamp took place in Barcelona, marking a key stage in the incubation process of innovative initiatives for soil health. Organized by the Platoniq Foundation, the event brought together experts and local community leaders to work on the development of four selected challenges using co-creation methodologies. The primary goal of the Bootcamp was… Continue reading Co-creating Soil Health Innovations: Highlights from the 2nd SoilTribes Bootcamp in Barcelona
On February 13, 2026, the SoilTribes Consortium gathered in Beja, Portugal, for a productive day of connection, collaboration, and strategic planning. Hosted and led by INOVA+ at the Instituto Politécnico de Beja, the meeting brought together partners from across Europe to align on our shared mission of soil stewardship. A Unified Vision for Soil Health The meeting was kicked off… Continue reading Building “Soil Tribes” in Portugal: Highlights from the SoilTribes Consortium Meeting
The Polish Soil Orchestra, a key initiative under the European SoilScape project, continues to gain momentum. The second working meeting took place at the Michałowce Municipal Office in Reguły on 6th of February, providing a vibrant space for creative and constructive dialogue between science, local government, and the arts. Defining the Path: Vision and Mission A major… Continue reading Vision, Mission, and Music: Highlights from the 2nd Polish Soil Orchestra Meeting in Michałowice
From October 14–17, 2025, the Bieszczady region in Poland turned into a European hub for social innovation. The ERDN team, led by Katarzyna Gizińska, with the invaluable support of the Local Action Group “Zielone Bieszczady” and its President, Iwona Woch, organized the 4th General Assembly of the ESIRA project. The meeting brought together consortium partners from Serbia, Norway,… Continue reading Social Economy in the Heart of the Mountains: 4th ESIRA General Assembly in the Bieszczady Mountains, Poland
We are thrilled to announce the official inauguration of the Polish Soil Orchestra, a core initiative of the European SoilScape project (Spreading Open and Inclusive Literacy and Soil Culture through Artistic Practices and Education). The launch event took place on October 1 in the historic and inspiring interiors of Willa Waleria in Milanówek. Once the home of the renowned sculptor Jan… Continue reading Launch of the Polish Soil Orchestra under the SoilScape Project
Institute of Agricultural Economics – Romanian Academy Romanian Association of Rural and Agri-Food Economy “Virgil Madgearu” Research Institute for Agriculture Economy and Rural Development – Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences & European Rural Development Network invite to the XXI European Rural Development Network Conference “Food systems transition for sustainable rural development” 23-25 September 2025… Continue reading XXI ERDN Conference: Food systems transition for sustainable rural development
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the SOILSCAPE Open Call, presenting a unique opportunity for artists researchers and practitioners working at the fields of soil and art to increase soil literacy, raise awareness and engagement with soil and their preservation. Join us in reimagining our relationship with soil through arts, arts-based, and creative… Continue reading SOILSCAPE Open Call is officially launched!
ERDN Team from Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Poland participated in a kick-off meeting held on 13-14 February in Brussels. The new Horizont Europe project is entitled „Innovative Toolbox empowering effective CAP governance towards EU ambitions” (Tools4CAP). It is a 4 year project and Ecorys Belgium is project’s coordinator. The aim of the… Continue reading Tools4CAP kick-off meeting
