Breaking Ground Together

14/12/2023, h. 10:00 – 12:00
Streaming, iscrizione obbligatoria tramite form entro il 13/12/2023

Solutions for Urban and Post-industrial Soil De-Sealing

The European Union Soil Mission is spearheading a transformative initiative to address one of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time – “soil sealing.”

This thematic digital event sheds light on the multifaceted aspects of soil sealing, particularly in urban and post-industrial contexts, and explores innovative practices aimed at its reversal.

The event delves deep into the issue of soil sealing, a phenomenon where natural soil surfaces are covered with impervious materials such as concrete or asphalt, leading to reduced soil health and biodiversity.

Furthermore, the event showcases exemplary endeavors in “de-sealing” efforts emphasizing multi-stakeholder practices, and highlighting the necessity of collaboration among governments, businesses, communities, and civil society to effectively tackle soil sealing and foster healthier urban ecosystems. Through this collaborative spirit, the event seeks to inspire, inform, and empower participants to contribute to the EU Soil Mission and shape the future of sustainable urban and post-industrial soils.

Welcome and introduction: Eugenio Morello and Anita De Franco, Politecnico di Milano on behalf of NATI00NS

Relatori: Luca Montanarella – Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, ESDAC, Federico Broggini – Latitude Platform, Brussels

Responsabili: Eugenio Morello, Anita De Franco, Andrea Arcidiacono, Silvia Ronchi