Transnational seminar on Strategies for soil protection against the impacts of climate change: risk of erosion and carbon sequestration

We are pleased to announce that the MONTCLIMA SUDOE project is organizing a seminar on Strategies for soil protection against the impacts of climate change: risk of erosion and carbon sequestration that will take place in Bilbao on 5t July  2021.

This transnational seminar will focus on sharing knowledge and experiences concerning good practices on dealing and preventing soil degradation in SUDOE Mountain.

Registration will take place via this registration form online participation or in-person attendance. It will be possible to attend the seminar in a completely virtual way. The Seminar will be held in the Congress Palace of Bilbao (Euskalduna: Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, 48011 Bilbo, Bizkaia). Registration includes coffee break, an informal lunch. Spanish, French and English simultaneous translation will be provided.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing this challenging topic with you!

Context:

In a context of climate change, one of the main risks to be reduced and studied in depth in mountain areas is soil degradation. Sustainable soil management is crucial as soils are is a finite resource that provides 95% of the world's food. It should not be forgotten that soils hosts a quarter of the planet's biodiversity. Moreover, it should not be forgotten that soils can play a fundamental role in mitigating climate change, due to their capacity to act as carbon sinks if properly managed.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in carbon offsets to help meet climate goals and adapt to climate impacts. However, the proper management of offset crediting mechanisms is a major challenge. These mechanisms must allow for effective carbon offsetting to reduce global warming and cannot be distorted by evolving into a mere "greenwashing" strategy.

Objective:

The aim of the conference, which is part of the MONTCLIMA project, is to provide information on existing local and international strategies for soil protection in mountain areas, to go deeper into the stages inherent to the design of carbon offsetting mechanisms through soils (i) the role of soil in climate neutrality; ii) monitoring systems; and iii) verification systems) and finally, to go deeper into the MOTCLIMA pilot experiences on soil erosion reduction strategies.

You can download the provisional program here.

Register to participate here:  online or in-person