The circular bioeconomy, which arises from the ground and returns to the ground, can play a key role to improve soil health and functions, not only thanks to its low-environmental-impact bioproducts, but also through the enhancement of organic matter and the closure of the carbon cycle. In this context, sustainable management of soils, protection of biodiversity and ecosystems, can contribute to foster resilience and adaptation to climate changes.
Building upon the successful experience of last three years, the fourth edition of the “States General for Soil Health – Circular bioeconomy and opportunities for soil regeneration” will provide the latest European policy updates, including the recently launched “Soil Monitoring Law”, and the “Vision for Agriculture and Food”, the positive impacts that the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” is generating at the European and Italian level, and an overview of projects that connect soil health, agriculture and innovation in Europe and Africa.
06 November 2025
10:00 – 13:00
A cura di: a cura di Comitato Tecnico Scientifico Ecomondo, Re Soil Foundation, Gruppo Coordinamento Nazionale per la Bioeconomia (GCNB)
Session Chairs
Luca Montanarella, INSII and Re Soil Foundation TSC
Margherita Caggiano, Re Soil Foundation
Programme
10:00 Welcome
Vannia Gava, Viceminister, MASE (TBC)
Catia Bastioli, CEO, Novamont
10.30 Keynote
Stefano Masini, Coordinator Environment and Territory Area, Coldiretti
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10:45-10:55
Marta Gomez San Juan, FAO
11.00 – 11.40 European Policy updates
11.00-11.10 Soil Monitoring Law
Annalisa Corrado, Shadow rapporteur
11.10-11.20 Vision for agriculture and food
Pasquale DI RUBBO, Deputy HoU, DG AGRI (online)
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11.20-11.30 Impact of the EU policy framework on farmers
Arianna Giuliodori, Coldiretti Bruxelles
11.30-11.40 The EU Mission “A Soil deal for Europe”
Henri Delenghe, HoU Research and Innovation (video)
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11:45-12:25 Impacts of the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” on Italian soils
Fabio Fava, Coordinator of National Bioeconomy Coordination Board (NBCB)
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Mission Soil Living Lab – the iCOSHELLs project, Mario Gualdi, Isinnova
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Mission Soil Urban Living Lab – the URSOILL project, Susy Longoni, Innovhub
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Matteo Mazzola, Mission Soil Ambassador
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12:30-13:00 Funded projects on soil regeneration
12:30-12:40 Bio-based in Soil applications with Optimal biodegradation in their Ultimate Life – The SOUL project
Sara Guerrini, Novamont
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12:40-12:50 African Union Soil Observatory – AUSO project
Claudio Zucca, UniSS
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12:50-13:00
EU Horizon Projects Leading Soil Health Innovation
Humberto Castillo-González, Université Marie et Louis Pasteur
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Closure by the Chairs
It’s beneath our feet but we never think about its value. We tread on it, we mistreat it, but a healthy, fertile soil means life. It’s time to take care of the soil and each one of us can and must make a difference.
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