SoilTribes kick-off meeting: a collective step towards soil restoration

On January 21-22, 2025, the SoilTribes project officially launched with a dynamic kick-off meeting hosted by Politecnico di Milano and coordinated by INOVA+. Bringing together an inspiring consortium of 25 partners from across Europe, the meeting marked the beginning of an ambitious initiative aimed at redefining our relationship with soil through a holistic, community-driven approach.

SoilTribes is a movement that seeks to bridge science, technology, arts, and community-driven action to foster a systemic and glocal approach to soil restoration. Healthy soils are essential for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity, yet they face increasing threats from climate change, urbanization, and intensive agriculture. SoilTribes is committed to addressing these challenges by translating complex soil-related issues into accessible narratives that inspire action and policy change.

During the kick-off meeting, the partners engaged in dynamic discussions on interdisciplinary collaboration, community-driven initiatives, and integrating scientific knowledge with cultural narratives to drive long-term behavioral change. The consortium collectively envisioned soil as a resource, a symbol of resilience, renewal, and hope that connects people across borders, disciplines, and generations.