The Vienna Soil Dialogue, co-organized by IIASA, FAS Research, AGRANA, and Raiffeisen, positions soil as strategic infrastructure – the living foundation of Europe’s food system, economic autonomy, and climate resilience. By connecting science, policy, and practice, the conference seeks to accelerate the implementation of the Soil Strategy 2030 and establish soil health as a unifying force for Europe’s sovereignty and sustainability.
To deliver on the Soil Strategy 2030 under new geopolitical realities, we must move beyond fragmented expertise, beyond compliance thinking, and beyond a narrow protection paradigm. Soil is no longer just a resource to be protected, it is now a strategic foundation for Europe’s food sovereignty, economic resilience, and climate security. This dialogue brings together leading actors from science, policy, and practice to accelerate implementation and align soil stewardship with Europe’s core strategic interests.
IIASA researchers Brian Fath and Michael Obersteiner will be speakers at this important event that will aim to address questions around how we can we ensure resilient, healthy soils while safeguarding farmers’ incomes, stabilizing Europe’s agricultural raw material base, and strengthening climate adaptation.
Visit the official conference website for further information and the conference program.
Conference participation is limited, with only a small number of additional places available. If you are interested in attending, the organizers would be happy to check availability. Please contact Valerie De Icco-Streibel from the conference organizing team.
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