National Engagement Event on the EU Soil Mission in Pristina
A Soil Deal for Europe: towards the creation of
100 living labs and lighthouses
Funding opportunities and key aspects of Living Lab creation
- Date: 20th April 2023
- Time: 10:00 – 14:00 CEST
- At the Innovation Centre Kosovo, in Pristina
In the framework of the Horizon Europe Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027), the European Commission launched the Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' aiming to establish and fund 100 living labs and lighthouses to drive the transition to healthy soils by 2030.
Innovation Centre Kosovo, Circular Coalition, EcoZ, GoBeyond and other governmental and local partners, are organizing the National Engagement Event in Pristina, that will take place on the 20th April 2023, from 10:00 to 14:00, at the Innovation Centre Kosovo, in Pristina, with the possibility of online connection through the Zoom Meeting Platform. Participants will be welcomed starting at 10:00 CEST for a welcome coffee.
During the event, we will explore the value of soil and the challenges for soil restoration in Kosovo1. Our experts will introduce the concept of 'Living Labs' (LL) and 'Lighthouses' focusing on soil health, as foreseen in the Mission's implementation plan. The sessions are designed to engage participants from all sectors and illustrate the benefits of engaging in Mission activities. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion with participants and stakeholders. The discussion will begin at 13:00, after the lunch break. Food and drinks will be served by the organizers.
This event is open to any interested party such as researchers, students, farmers, foresters and representatives of their professional associations, land managers and landowners, spatial planners, food and bioeconomy companies, consumer associations, local communities, educators, cultural and creative industries, citizens, civil society organizations, NGOs, government representatives, both local and central.
1 All references to Kosovo in this document should be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244(1999).
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